Bike Storage: Gear Combo
09-07-06, 10:22 AM
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Bike Storage: Gear Combo
Hi guys,
Just wondering which gear combo is best to store a bike for long periods of time (eg. storing in large chainring compresses FD spring, may become ineffective, chainline etc.)
Stupid question
James
Just wondering which gear combo is best to store a bike for long periods of time (eg. storing in large chainring compresses FD spring, may become ineffective, chainline etc.)
Stupid question
James
09-07-06, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Best to leave it in neutral...
That's funny right there, I don't care who you are
09-07-06, 01:29 PM
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I like to shift into my lowest gear before I park my bike, because it's a drag to hop on with cold legs and find it in its highest gear.
Unless I'm going to be taking the wheel off; then I put it in its smallest rear cog.
I wouldn't worry about leaving the springs under tension - have you ever heard of a bike that wouldn't shift right because the derailleur springs got weak? But, if you're a little obsessive-compulsive, it won't hurt much.
Unless I'm going to be taking the wheel off; then I put it in its smallest rear cog.
I wouldn't worry about leaving the springs under tension - have you ever heard of a bike that wouldn't shift right because the derailleur springs got weak? But, if you're a little obsessive-compulsive, it won't hurt much.
09-07-06, 02:40 PM
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It's not worth worrying about, but, small cogs front and rear to release cable/spring tension. Open the bail on your brakes, too.
Of greater importance is making sure the whole works is properly lubed and protected from corrosion.
Of greater importance is making sure the whole works is properly lubed and protected from corrosion.
09-07-06, 03:22 PM
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Cheers Mike and Phantoj, thats what I figured to be honest. I often open the brake tensioners so that if anyone uses it i hopefully know about it!!
