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Old 11-24-11 | 09:47 PM
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Prepare for winter.

What kind of oil do I need to wipe down the break lines and chain in prep for winter storage? Is there anything else I should do to prepare for winter storage?
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Old 11-24-11 | 10:22 PM
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Storage? Why would you do that?
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Old 11-24-11 | 10:37 PM
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Old 11-24-11 | 11:29 PM
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^ As they said. But if for some reason you Can't ride it, just clean it up and put it away as normal. I assume you're talking about somewhere safe in your house or warm garage. It would be sad if you're talking about sticking it in a storage unit or something. Bikes don't tend to like that sort of treatment.
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Old 11-25-11 | 12:41 AM
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Old 11-25-11 | 09:34 AM
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Guys,

Thanks for the reply.. but im asking about what kind of oil should i be using to lube the brake cables and the chain. I will be storing the bike through the winter in my basement. not permanently of course. I have read that i should inflate the tires to avoid flat spots and lube the chain and break cables.. but it never said what kind of oil i should use..

While i do appreciate the why store it, ride it comments, they really do me no good. Lets assume i have to store it for one reason or another.
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Old 11-25-11 | 09:45 AM
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I use TriFlow on cables and 5W30 on chain. Spray all bolt heads with WD40 unless you have Ti bolts.

You originally said brake lines I though you had hydro, bro.

TriFlow on all derailer pivots also. There are MANY, hit them all.

Repack a hub or two, headset and BB if you have repackable versions of any of those. Just get a tub of Valvoline for $4.00 for that.

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Old 12-14-11 | 10:36 PM
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