Whats the first thing you forget on a new bike?

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by bing!, Apr 11, 2015.

  1. bing!

    bing! Active Member

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    I forgot to clean the chain. 7 th ride, CHAIN SUCK!

    Ionly get 3 rides usually before I get that. Totally forgot, ugh.
     
  2. dstepper

    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

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    That a new bike does not make me a better rider. That first OTB on the slacker head angle reminds me it is not about the bike.

    Dean
     
  3. da big hills

    da big hills happy night trails

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    check your little ring for minute burrs on the bottom of the teeth. This normally happens with new chains on old rings. You can use a rat tail and follow with a mill file (I will not call it the "B" word in present company) and finally a quick chase with a rat tail again. Your problems will be gone.
    Happy trails on 22t al aly rings
     

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