From Twin Lake Michigan New today
06-25-19, 10:45 AM
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From Twin Lake Michigan New today
Hello from Michigan: Rick -
Where do I start?
Just bought a Trek Dual Sport 2 for Myself and Wife a Verve 2 .
Would like to find out if items below are needed and which ones are worth their costs
1:Work stands ,
2:Chain Scrubbers are Worth it ,
3:What oils to use etc.
4
evice that keep track of Miles etc. That can be synchronized to Phone or PC
I am mechanical so planning to at least do the Minor things Myself. Live way out in the Country: Bike Shop was Hour Trip > Plus they weren't very Friendly considering what I spent on 2 Bikes :
Not looking to go Hog wild crazy. I realize there are gimmic Products in every Sport. Joined forum hoping to avoid them :
Thanks
Where do I start?
Just bought a Trek Dual Sport 2 for Myself and Wife a Verve 2 .
Would like to find out if items below are needed and which ones are worth their costs
1:Work stands ,
2:Chain Scrubbers are Worth it ,
3:What oils to use etc.
4
evice that keep track of Miles etc. That can be synchronized to Phone or PCI am mechanical so planning to at least do the Minor things Myself. Live way out in the Country: Bike Shop was Hour Trip > Plus they weren't very Friendly considering what I spent on 2 Bikes :
Not looking to go Hog wild crazy. I realize there are gimmic Products in every Sport. Joined forum hoping to avoid them :
Thanks
06-25-19, 11:10 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Rick. I love the West Michigan area. My aunt used to live at the corner of Ryerson and Holton Duck Lake.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
06-25-19, 01:02 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Rick. I love the West Michigan area. My aunt used to live at the corner of Ryerson and Holton Duck Lake.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
06-25-19, 02:28 PM
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Welcome. I agree with everything Bill said. I’ve tried several chain scrubbers and none are worth it IMO.
06-25-19, 05:27 PM
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Which Park tool stand do you have ? Is it really required to get the professional one? I was looking at PCS-10 vs the Prs-25 : Obviously I can see teh quality differences : Just wondering if I need the top one for things like chain maintenance ? I see the Mechanic section thanks
06-25-19, 07:59 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums, Rick53!
I'm a heathen. I use Brake Clean on my chain. No muss, no fuss, on with my day.
I'm a heathen. I use Brake Clean on my chain. No muss, no fuss, on with my day.
06-26-19, 08:40 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Rick. I love the West Michigan area. My aunt used to live at the corner of Ryerson and Holton Duck Lake.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
1. I like my Park Tools stand and my Feedback stand. Both are over 10 years old now.
2. Not to me.
3. I use Phil's Grease and Finish Line chain lube. You'll find lots of discussion/arguments on this topic. Tread careful.
4. I use a Garmin 520. I connect it with the Strava app.
Questions that are much more mechanical in nature than this should be posted in our Bike Mechanics forum.
06-26-19, 09:08 AM
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Welcome to bike forums.
06-26-19, 09:22 AM
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I need an on board computer strictly for Insurance reasons : Something I can track miles and speed that I can upload data to keep My insurance Co=pays reasonable. At this point I'm not ready for the $300-500.00 Garmin Types. Is there something basic I can start with that I can upload the data with ? : I am 63 . Just had Quad heart Bypass prior to heart attack. I've smoked for 40 years and just quit a few Months back. I worked out in a Gym for 30 years : SO I bought a Bike to enjoy and to get a Cardio : Suggestions on a Computer ?
