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Old 09-02-09, 10:34 AM
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Chuck G
Dirty old man in training
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cary NC
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Bikes: 2007 Novara Randonee, 1991 Raleigh Olympian, 1988 Nishiki Ariel

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This is the maintenance schedule I try to stick to for my commuter bike:

Once a week pump up the tires

Once a month clean and lube chain

Every 2-3 months clean the entire bike, including wiping the crud off the rims (bike has rims brakes), and cleaning the entire drivetrain

Once a year replace the chain and brake pads

Every 1 1/2 to 2 years clean and repack wheel hubs and bearings in clipless pedals, replace bar tape

When I think about it, usually once every 3 months, hold the front wheel still and check that the stem doesn't slip on the steerer tube when I turn the handlebars
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