Table of Contents
1 | *** BUYING |
1.1 | Tyre sizes |
1.2 | MERGE: bike sizes (internals) |
1.3 | Testing the bike |
2 | *** BIKE CARE |
2.1 | EVERY TIME |
2.2 | "A CLEAN BIKE IS A HEALTHY BIKE" |
3 | *** REGULAR MAINTENANCE |
3.1 | CHAIN |
3.2 | SHOCKS |
3.3 | WHEELS |
3.4 | MAINTAIN: how to use? |
3.5 | [!!*] REPAIR: bike shocks/suspension (rust) |
4 | *** PAD |
4.1 | [!!] PROJECT/TEXTILE— Bike bag |
4.2 | Feature: Shimano biopace |
4.3 | "Open source bike" |
¶Tyre sizes
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/content/mountain-bike-size-guide.aspx
:
* get 29" or at least 27.5" tire size next time:
(faster, but more difficult to maneuver)
* [...]
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/content/mountain-bike-size-guide.aspx
:
* get 29" or at least 27.5" tire size next time:
(faster, but more difficult to maneuver)
* [...]
¶EVERY TIME
* small broom / "brush":
to put sand off
(i guess, more like small broom)
* water+soap:
for body
* gasoline !!:
chains, etc
* small broom / "brush":
to put sand off
(i guess, more like small broom)
* water+soap:
for body
* gasoline !!:
chains, etc
¶"A CLEAN BIKE IS A HEALTHY BIKE"
"""
Washing your bike will not only protect it from rust and corrosion, but it will also give you an opportunity to inspect for any signs of trouble. After you wash your bike, dry it as thoroughly as possible. A chamois is great for soaking up water. You can also use compressed air in the hard-to-reach places. Just don’t blast the bushings and/or bearings directly, or you can blow any remaining dirt and grime directly into them, causing damage.
"""
via https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/5-things-you-can-do-to-stop-rust-or-corrosion-from-ruining-your-mountain-bike/
"""
Washing your bike will not only protect it from rust and corrosion, but it will also give you an opportunity to inspect for any signs of trouble. After you wash your bike, dry it as thoroughly as possible. A chamois is great for soaking up water. You can also use compressed air in the hard-to-reach places. Just don’t blast the bushings and/or bearings directly, or you can blow any remaining dirt and grime directly into them, causing damage.
"""
via https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/5-things-you-can-do-to-stop-rust-or-corrosion-from-ruining-your-mountain-bike/
¶CHAIN
:
* remove the chain ("scuff")
* put in gasoline, clean with brush (like, a bigger toothbrush)
* take out and clean with paper towel or cloth
* wait 10 mn, let evaporate ...
* put max 10 drops of oil at once!
:
* remove the chain ("scuff")
* put in gasoline, clean with brush (like, a bigger toothbrush)
* take out and clean with paper towel or cloth
* wait 10 mn, let evaporate ...
* put max 10 drops of oil at once!
¶SHOCKS
###
(for shocks)
* silicone spray?
"""
I use to clean and lube my fork / shock after every ride. As time went on as got lazy to the point I only clean after a wet / muddy ride. I have not tried any dedicated stanchion lubes but a few tefon based lubes seemed to attract dirt whereas silicone spray didn't. After a muddy / wet ride i'll spray some lube UNDER the oil wiper (RS Pike).
"""
* stanchion lube?
###
(for shocks)
* silicone spray?
"""
I use to clean and lube my fork / shock after every ride. As time went on as got lazy to the point I only clean after a wet / muddy ride. I have not tried any dedicated stanchion lubes but a few tefon based lubes seemed to attract dirt whereas silicone spray didn't. After a muddy / wet ride i'll spray some lube UNDER the oil wiper (RS Pike).
"""
* stanchion lube?
¶WHEELS
### ?
### if starting to "rust up" a bit?
how to maintain shocks?
BUSHINGS/BEARINGS:
"""
It’s essential to keep all your bike’s bushings and bearings greased, and your chain lubricated if you want them to last. Check these parts on a regular basis for any signs of rust or corrosion, which indicates a lack of lubricant. Always lubricate your chain after you’ve washed your bike. Keep your stanchions and shock seals lubricated so they won’t dry out and crack.
"""
### ?
### if starting to "rust up" a bit?
how to maintain shocks?
BUSHINGS/BEARINGS:
"""
It’s essential to keep all your bike’s bushings and bearings greased, and your chain lubricated if you want them to last. Check these parts on a regular basis for any signs of rust or corrosion, which indicates a lack of lubricant. Always lubricate your chain after you’ve washed your bike. Keep your stanchions and shock seals lubricated so they won’t dry out and crack.
"""
¶MAINTAIN: how to use?
???:
* teflon spray
* break cleaner
* ###
CAREFUL WITH LITHIUM GREASE!
"""
As i understand it there are no problem with Teflon grease. Its lithium grease you need to avoid near seals as it attacks them.
I use RSP Ultra slick grease on wiper seals.
TF Tuned recommend using Finish Line dry lube with Teflon to lube the wiper seals after riding. Clean outside of seals and stanchions first. Lube then cycle fork 20 times, clean excess off.
"""
________
???:
* teflon spray
* break cleaner
* ###
CAREFUL WITH LITHIUM GREASE!
"""
As i understand it there are no problem with Teflon grease. Its lithium grease you need to avoid near seals as it attacks them.
I use RSP Ultra slick grease on wiper seals.
TF Tuned recommend using Finish Line dry lube with Teflon to lube the wiper seals after riding. Clean outside of seals and stanchions first. Lube then cycle fork 20 times, clean excess off.
"""
________
¶[!!*] REPAIR: bike shocks/suspension (rust)
igor says "nothing you can do"
:'((
____________
* which grease?
* how to remove rust?
* [...]
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/12450/badly-rusted-suspension-fork
good thread!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d534ilYCaMk
17:40 "light grease"
igor says "nothing you can do"
:'((
____________
* which grease?
* how to remove rust?
* [...]
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/12450/badly-rusted-suspension-fork
good thread!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d534ilYCaMk
17:40 "light grease"
¶[!!] PROJECT/TEXTILE— Bike bag
Against:
* sand !
* especially moisture+sand
The military tarp would be great?
Needs to be quite big ...:
~2m long, 1m high(x2)+1m (handlebar)width ...
so for size:
~2x3m tarp should be okay
maybe 2x2.5m if taking of the front wheel & 90deg the handlebar
best with TOP or BACK(easier) zipper
Against:
* sand !
* especially moisture+sand
The military tarp would be great?
Needs to be quite big ...:
~2m long, 1m high(x2)+1m (handlebar)width ...
so for size:
~2x3m tarp should be okay
maybe 2x2.5m if taking of the front wheel & 90deg the handlebar
best with TOP or BACK(easier) zipper