Originally Posted by eric.L
I have just purchased my first MTB, have some basic questions.
1-What are my options if I want to raise the handelbar height? (currently have a treadless stem)
2-Should the quick release lever on the front wheel be on the left or right side? Does it matter?
3-I plan on installing both rear and front panniers racks for my bike, but I have noticed that I have only eyelets only on the left side of my bike (both front and rear). Is this a mistake of the manufactuer? What are my options as far as getting eyelets go? If I have extra eyelets welded on by LBS, if there a chance of damaging the bike?
4-I am rather inept when it comes to thing mechanical, I have ordered the Zinn book for bike maintainence and plan on learning things as it comes along. Are there courses that teaches and demonstrates the correct ways of bike maintainence? I am talking the basic stuff like, fixing flats, tuning derailleurs..
thanks
1. you could either (a) lower your saddle (b) use a stem with a higher degree rise(iwould go for option (B)
2. the QR levers should be on thee non drive side (left,while sitting on bike).
4. "Google" park tools ,they have a maintenance section there.