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Hello,

I just got done with a cross-country ride and my touring bike is in need of some love. I have some wear (maybe rust) in the dropouts, ditto the seatpost. I've never done an overhaul before but I would like to, but I need a list of what I might want to do before I find the tools and begin. I found list here:

https://www.bikeschool.com/PDF_Files/...eck%20List.pdf

anyone know of any other sites that give overhaul lists.

Thanks
jack

cny-bikeman

That is about as thorough as one would want - no time to pore over every item. Of course it's only a checklist, not the procedure you need to go through for each item. It's not important that you've not done an overhaul before but is important whether you have overhauled and adjusted bearings, drive train parts, etc. It's not just about overhauling (disassemble, lube reassemble) but also about evaluating what needs to be replaced due to wear, corrosion, etc. For example you may not need to replace (and therefore cut) the shift cables.

HillRider

Have you done any or all of the jobs needed for an overhaul, even if not at one time? If not, reading a good repair manual is your first step. There is no way this forum can, or should, lead you through every step of the process. We will be happy to answer specific questions but not generic ones.

FastJake

+1

Some of the things on the list are unnecessary, unless the bike is in truely sad and un-rideable condition. Such as:

- Cutting shift and brake cables
- Removing tires and tubes

I'm sure there are others. Some things I simply didn't agree with. Instead of a strict list, I usually work on one part of the bike at a time. Rebuild the hubs, redo the brakes, etc. Doing it all at once creates more mess and confusion for me.

davidad

First wash it and measure the chain. Replace it it if it measures 12 & 1/16" in 1' of chain. Overhaul the hubs and lub the freehub body. The bottom bracket if it is an old cup and cone needs an overhaul. Some of the newer outboard bearing BB's can have the seal removed and the bearings cleaned and relubed.
Go Park tool's web site for more info.

Trek400

This Trek Owner Manual might help you, especially chapter 2: maintenance schedule. There is also a checklist before ride.
https://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/owners_...OM_english.pdf