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How do I make my bike last and how long will it last? |
I have decided on a Dahon Speed D7 folding bike, I guess it is of a decent quality, but I wonder how much it can handle and what sort of care can help or is neccessary...such as the rain, cold and washing care. Does it pay to get a more expensive model in this regard. Thanks. So here are some details: SuperLite 4130 chromoly steel frame stainless steel latch 6061 aluminum handlebar BRAKES ProMax V, aluminum BRAKE LEVER ProMax V, aluminum bracket/aluminum lever CABLES AND HOUSING SIS, Pearl silver housing, slick cables FRONT HUB Dahon Special Edition by Formula, aluminum, sealed REAR HUB: Formula, aluminum, sealed SPOKES:14 G, stainless steel, brass nipples RIMS: Aluminum, silver anodized TIRES: Dahon Roulez, 20" x 1.5", high pressure 65 psi, skinwall BOTTOM BRACKET: CH, chromoly axle CRANKSET: Cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished DO NOT use "WD-40" on any bicycle. For chain lube, go to any bike shop, there are several good brands and they can show you the right way to do it. Don't leave it outside. It'll get rusty and stolen. Before you ride it, pick it up so both wheels are about an inch off the ground, then drop it. If you hear any "clunck" or any rattles, figure out where it's coming from. They can get un-safe real fast. Get a basic road kit at a bike shop and even if you have to pay, take a class to learn how to do simple repairs like flat tires and basic tightening and adjustments. Also get a tire pump (use it to actually, completely air up a tire before you buy it... ) It's a good bike, if you don't abuse it, it'll last for decades with just occasional replacement parts and tuneups. Oh, and wear a helmet every time you ride. Take it from me, cracking your skull on the concrete is no fun. Keep it dry when possible and lube it after evry ride. Wash with mild detergent. Simply Green is great and enviromentally friendly k keep it clean and lubed personally would only lube the chain once every 2 weeks in dry climentes once a week in wet as to much lube will do more harm than good depending on your riding a tuneup would be in order every 3 to 6 months your local shop can do that as far as washing in vest in a bike cleaning kit they run anywhere from 30.00 on up don't use a hose or car wash to rinse use a clean rag oh and for the lube try white lighting dont use oil norba down hiller Routine maintenance. I recommend going to a book store or online book seller and purchasing an illustrated repair manual. You can get one for under $20 US. Don't pay a bike shop to fix things that you can do yourself in a couple minutes with a couple bucks worth of lube and basic tools. There's a product called J.P. Weigel Frame Saver that prevents rust inside the frame. It's in aerosol form. Water gets inside frames from various openings. http://www.cycledesign.org/framesaver.ht... Keep up bike maintenance. |
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