Tools, parts, techniques, and procedures to keep your bike in working order. MAINTENANCE is not the same as REPAIR, a separate tag. Maintenance is what one does on a regular basis. Repair is what one does only when something is broken.
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Spray new bike with teflon to repel dirt and moisture?
I'm getting a new road bike. Would a light spritz of teflon spray help in repelling dirt and moisture? I wouldn't coat it completely, just focus on those dirt collecting areas, the undersides of the ...
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Will a hollowtech shimano BB fit a bike which currently has an octalink bracket?
I have a mongoose otero elite 2008 and the crankset is broke (wobbling) It's also bent, so time for a new one. I currently have a nice shimano deore crankset from an old bike, but it uses a different ...
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Jammed Giant brand U-Lock. Unable to insert key
The other day I locked my bike to a fence and upon my return about an hour later, I found the lock jammed. I am unable to insert my key fully into the keyhole. My friend suspects that while locking ...
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how to replace a bearing on BB7800?
Friends,
Do anyone of you know on how to replace a bearing on BB7800 ?
Do I need a special tool ? or a screw driver, and hammer would be enough to push it out ?
Thanks
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Is there a sign that a fork needs hydraulic/lubricating oil changed?
What are the signs that a fork needs an oil change?
I'm asking this because lately my RS Revelation (1yo) seems stiff. I checked the sag and found I should increase it... so I did, but it's still ...
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Are there any community bike shops in the Netherlands?
I'm a Canadian who's visiting the Netherlands for a few months. I'm awed by the strength of the bicycling culture here, but, to date, I haven't been able to locate any community bike shops. By ...
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When Installing chainrings which are pinned, how should I orient the chain drop prevention pin?
I'm setting up a double crankset with a new front chainring which is ramped and pinned. How should I orient the outer front chainring with respect to the chain drop prevention pin? Should this line ...
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Joe Blow pump extra parts
anyone know where or how I can get a rubber insert for either presta or schrader head on my joe blow max floor pump? Just bought it and schrader head did NOT have an insert so it won't grab the valve. ...
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Boardman road bike bottom bracket
I recently purchased a boardman road bike and after 5 weeks as soon as you put effort into peddaling I am getting a squeaking noise from the bottom bracket, I took it back to halfords and they said it ...
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Exact dimensions for Wheelsmith Rim Rods?
Does anyone have access to the Wheelsmith Rim Rod ERD measurement tool?
I need to reproduce this no longer manufactured tool.
Specifically, I need the length of the yellow portion of each rod, the ...
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Should I put grease under the lockring on my cassette?
I take my cassette off the bike to give it a good cleaning a few times a year and have always put a good amount of grease under the lockring. I am not talking about repacking the hubs, bearings or ...
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10-speed chain too short, can I add links?
I purchased a new KMC DX10SC 10-speed 114 link chain to replace my worn out chain. I'm running a mountain triple and it seems that The chain is slightly too short at it's full length. I can't get in ...
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Dahon handle post hinge loosens too quickly
I noticed that the handle post hinge on my Dahon Speed D7 now requires attention much more often than it used before. Unlike main frame hinge which remains tight for long after adjustment, this one ...
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Ultegra 9-speed brifter upshift problem - beyond WD-40?
I have a 2000 Ultegra 9-speed right/rear brifter that does not "release" the cable properly.
My initial search on this problem suggested that this could often be cured by flushing with WD-40. So ...
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Santa Cruz Blur linkage maintence
How much maintenance and what is it specifically that needs attention on 2006 - 2010 Santa Cruz Bur VPP rear linkage mountain bikes?
Im looking to buy a used Blur XC, but I hear they need a lot of ...
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Service a Brompton
I think it's good time that my Brompton had a service and the main two things I'm looking at doing are:
Servicing the brakes.
Cleaning up the drive train.
What's the best way to go about these ...
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Where to find bolts for an old Raleigh Bicycle?
The college kid in our family has a old/ancient Raleigh 3 speed bike with long fenders. Those fenders are held in place with a strange bolt that is threaded on both ends and has a head near one end.
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ideal dérailleur height for a Deore on a Biopace?
Reading on every site about front dérailleur adjustment, the distance from the bottom of the outer dérailleur plate to the bigger crank cog should be "one penny".
Mine is around 1cm! it does shift ...
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Cable adjuster recommendations
My cable adjusters always seem incredibly hard to turn, sometimes requiring the extra leverage of a wrench. I'm looking to replace them when I overhaul my bike and replace my current groupset. Does ...
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Do my Shimano 7900 Dura Ace chainrings need replacing?
Basically today I had a bizarre suggestion; someone told me that my Dura Ace 7900 crankset (a 53 chainring) needs replacing because some teeth are worn from use.
I ask myself, is that possible? I've ...
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Can I use 10-speed Shimano STI shifters with a 9-speed drivetrain?
I need to replace Shimano 105 STI shifters on a 9-speed road bike which was damaged in an accident, however there are few places that still stock 9-speed Shimano 105 STI shifters.
Can I use the ...
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Biopace chain rings and front deraileur rub
Turns out my front chain rings are biopace, after I thought they had disappeared!
I've got a problem with the chain rubbing the front deraileur at a certain point every rotation. I only get this in ...
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Is it possible to run standard mechanical shifting on a Scott Foil Premium frame?
The Scott Foil Premium is the highest end frame available from Scott Sports, and it is designed to run an electronic drive train, routed internally.
The original reports were that this frame would be ...
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How often should I have maintenance for my bike?
I am a non-expert bike rider. I keep my bike in a closed storage during the winter and ride during the summer. Do I need to do some kind of maintenance at the beginning of each summer? Is it safe to ...
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Why is my drivetrain so noisy after replacing the chain?
I ride an SE Lager fixed. On the 30th of May this year I did a bit of an overhaul, replacing the rear cog, chain, wheels, tyres and brake pads.
I measured the chain last weekend and discovered that ...
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Dismounting wheel in a fixie
I have a fixed gear bike, Rocky Mountain Boroughs Fixie (see picture).
The chain is very tight compared to any free wheel bike. So anytime the tire gets punctured (unfortunately very often) and I want ...
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The quick release on my shimano sora brakes pops open during braking
Occasionally, when using my bike with shimano sora brakes on the front and rear, the quick release will pop open during braking, reducing my braking power. Is there some way to prevent this? Is it ...
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What is a reasonable maintenance routine for a commuter bike? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How much maintenance?
I've purchased a nice hybrid (a Trek Fx) and plan on using it as my daily commuter, maybe averaging 50 miles per week on it.
What regular and ...
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How do I clean my drive train? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What to use to clean your chain (and cogs)?
My mountain bike drive train has accumulated a dirt /oil layer from oiling the chain and then ridding in dirt and muck.
How ...
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Is my old bike safe?
The old bike is a Cannondale R-600 purchased in 1999.
Original key components. Frame, fork. (Aluminum frame, carbon fork)
Ridden for several thousand miles.
Well maintained. (Various parts have ...
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Is it possible to loosen or crack the tire when I change a broken tube?
If I don't use the proper tools. Last time I used spoons to take out the tire.
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My v-brake lever (just one) is stiff. What's wrong?
After tuning my brakes a lot (I was learning how) I noticed suddenly my back brake got really stiff. Does't really matter if the cable is loose or not, the lever itself feels really hard to pull when ...
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Lowest Gear Out of Whack
Yesterday, I was having this problem. Taking the advice, I messed with the barrel adjusters. Now, every gear is working great except the highest gear and lowest gear. I put my bike in the highest ...
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How could I have fixed a flat tire?
My tire was flat and I could not fix it, so I had to carry the bike all the way. How could I have fixed it?
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How to Get Starter Pins
I'm not sure if 'starter pin' is the correct terminology. When you buy a new chain, that doesn't have a master link, you get a longer pin that allows you to put the chain together. Then you simply ...
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Back Gears Clicking
I've got a ten gear cassette in the rear and the top gear is fine. But, if I'm in my next four or five gears before the top gear I get a clicking noise of the type you get when you shift and it ...
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I need help replacing my bike's tube
I recently popped the tube in my front tire and need help replacing it. I don't really know very much about bikes or the assortment of numbers on tubes, tires, and wheels. Here is what I do know:
The ...
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quick release chain link tutorial
Besides from this (for which I don't want to pay), I can't find any nice video or pictures tutorial that explains how to connect and disconnect a quick release chain link.
Any suggestion?
Am I not ...
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Rust on chain and cassette
It looks like rust on my chain and cassette.
Both were new 5 months (4000 km) ago. The chain is about 60% worn/stretched. I've been riding 5 days/week, 40 km/day, Toronto on mild winter roads, and ...
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Accessory to raise handlebars (on a bmx)
I just bought a used bmx bike and after raising the seat to a level where it is semi-comfortable to pedal while on the seat, I now find that the handlebars are too low.
Is there any sort of an after ...
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Cheap Online Shopping for Small Consumables?
I am looking for different types of lubricants, chains, small metal parts such as a Tubus rack-hinge and just small things that wear easily off -- so-called consumables. I am fed up to high prices ...
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What book should I read to learn how to maintain a bike? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where to find good bicycle maintenance info?
What book should someone that can fix a puncture but who have never replaced bearings etc read to learn how to maintain a ...
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What regular maintenance should be done to keep the bike in good condition? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How much maintenance?
Everytime I get my biked serviced, it ends up costing me over one hundred pounds (including parts), which is not much less than what I originally ...
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Help! There is some question on SE physics about threads on pedals [closed]
Please, could somebody who knows about threads of pedals
look here:
http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/6488/why-are-bicycle-pedal-threads-handedness-left-on-the-left-and-right-on-the-right
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