Monty2
04-26-06, 11:27 PM
I just got a new bike for commuting and was wondering what sort of daily/weekly/monthly/etc... maintenance I should do to keep it in good shape? Thanks!:)
Bicycle Mechanics - bike maintenance
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motorhommmer
04-26-06, 11:49 PM
I just got a new bike for commuting and was wondering what sort of daily/weekly/monthly/etc... maintenance I should do to keep it in good shape? Thanks!:)
A lot depends on your mileage and the weather you commute in.
Check tyres one a week
Oil chain once a week or more in Winter every 2 weeks or more Summer
Check brake bock wear once every 2 weeks
Chain once a month for wear
Change cables once a year, if you want less, then only rear gear cable
Change bottorm bracket once a year
Grease hub bearings once a year
Grease headset once a year
Grease stem/seat post once a year
A lot depends on your mileage and the weather you commute in.
Check tyres one a week
Oil chain once a week or more in Winter every 2 weeks or more Summer
Check brake bock wear once every 2 weeks
Chain once a month for wear
Change cables once a year, if you want less, then only rear gear cable
Change bottorm bracket once a year
Grease hub bearings once a year
Grease headset once a year
Grease stem/seat post once a year
powers2b
04-27-06, 06:46 AM
Our survey says:
Keep the bike clean
#1 answer
Keep Bearings lubed
#2 answer
Enjoy
Keep the bike clean
#1 answer
Keep Bearings lubed
#2 answer
Enjoy
Avalanche325
04-27-06, 06:57 AM
The list above is pretty good. Except, bottom brackets last for several years. At least they do for me.