Originally Posted by
mattblast
Bought a 2003 Redline Monocog yesterday from a guy who really did only ride it once or twice before sticking it in his basement and forgetting about it. It still has the L and R stickers on the pedals. Little nipply things are still on the tires. Seems to roll OK and no noise or grind from wheels, headset, or bottom bracket. Tires look a bit dried out. That's the only thing I can see that would make me think this bike was a decade old.
For the mechanics: what's probably wrong with it? What would you do to it before you rode it regularly? What should I be aware of?
Don't hold back. I know my way around a crank pull and I've got a five pound tub of marine grease ready to dispatch to this bike's nether-regions.
Thanks for your insight.
Matt
As you seem to have the ability the main variable is your time (and any tools you may not have). Grease may well be perfectly fine, but overhaul if you like. If you don't do so, or do it later, what's critical is to make sure the bearings are properly adjusted, spokes have good tension and derailleurs are properly adjusted.