Complete overhaul before next season
01-02-08 | 12:03 PM
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From: Aggieland
Bikes: Cannondale 2.8 Ultegra / 105
Complete overhaul before next season
I built my first road bike from a Cannondale 2.8 series frame in January of 2007 and have put 3758 miles on it so far. When it was warm outside, I used to clean the bike every two weeks, but since it has gotten colder, it has not been cleaned more than twice in last 4 months. Even as of now, it has a lot of gunk on the drive train that I cannot clean probably until the weekend.
I guess the question I want to ask is, should I do a complete overhaul before the new season starts? I have done a complete cleanup in August for drivetrain and other parts, but haven't repacked hubs. How often do you guys do a complete overhaul? Is it necessary to regrease BB even if it is sealed cartridge type?
My rear wheel is laced to Ultegra hub and front wheel is a Ksyrium Equippe. When is an appropriate time to repack these hubs? Also, I have never done this, so if someone could post some pictures or point me to a tutorial, that would be great.
Edit: Also, my chain is slipping a little bit intermittently since past weekend. Is it possible that my cassette and chain are wearing out? Cassette is 105, 9 speed and chain is HG93. How many miles do you usually put on these components before you replace them?
I guess the question I want to ask is, should I do a complete overhaul before the new season starts? I have done a complete cleanup in August for drivetrain and other parts, but haven't repacked hubs. How often do you guys do a complete overhaul? Is it necessary to regrease BB even if it is sealed cartridge type?
My rear wheel is laced to Ultegra hub and front wheel is a Ksyrium Equippe. When is an appropriate time to repack these hubs? Also, I have never done this, so if someone could post some pictures or point me to a tutorial, that would be great.
Edit: Also, my chain is slipping a little bit intermittently since past weekend. Is it possible that my cassette and chain are wearing out? Cassette is 105, 9 speed and chain is HG93. How many miles do you usually put on these components before you replace them?
Last edited by crypticlineage; 01-02-08 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Addition
01-02-08 | 06:02 PM
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Bikes: Giant TCR Comps, Cdale R5000, Klein Q-Pro, Litespeed Siena, Piasano 105, Redline Conquest Pro, Voodoo Bizango, Fuji Aloha
What's a "season" .........???
Periodic maintenance is best, just keep everything adjusted properly. Measure you chain to verify if it is worn. Too far gone and you'll need a new casstte as well. Sealed BB needs no maintenance. You say you built this yourself and you have these types of questions? Hmm ......
Periodic maintenance is best, just keep everything adjusted properly. Measure you chain to verify if it is worn. Too far gone and you'll need a new casstte as well. Sealed BB needs no maintenance. You say you built this yourself and you have these types of questions? Hmm ......
01-02-08 | 06:09 PM
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You shouldn't need a complete overhaul. I agree with capwater.
You probably went too far on the chain. Depending on how you like (heavy rider, lots of climbing, sprints, etc.), chains go in 2,000 to maybe 4,000 miles. If you let the chain go too long, your likely wore out the cassette. However try a new chain first and make the the rear d/r is adjusted properly. You might get by without a cassette.
But the good thing is you will learn when to change a chain. Measure chain wear with a ruler or a chain wear indicator. If you change it at the right time, you can get three chains of wear before a new cassette is needed.
You probably went too far on the chain. Depending on how you like (heavy rider, lots of climbing, sprints, etc.), chains go in 2,000 to maybe 4,000 miles. If you let the chain go too long, your likely wore out the cassette. However try a new chain first and make the the rear d/r is adjusted properly. You might get by without a cassette.
But the good thing is you will learn when to change a chain. Measure chain wear with a ruler or a chain wear indicator. If you change it at the right time, you can get three chains of wear before a new cassette is needed.
