Bike Maintenance....

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by Dino Brown, May 16, 2008.

  1. Sam Adams

    Sam Adams New Member

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    If you ride, you should carry the basic repair tools and be prepared to fix a mechanical on the trail. Besides tube and air, I put together a small plastic box or bag of the following goodies. The idea with this list was small light weight but critical items. Others can probably add to the list.
    chain link / chain pins
    shift cable
    chain ring bolts
    deraileur hanger
    patch kit (in case run out of tubes)
    brake pads
    duck tape or electrical tape
    multi tool

    It works pretty good. You never know what is going to happen, but these items can usually get you off the mountian.
     
  2. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Bump...

    With all of the mechanicals I've seen the past few weeks, I felt it was a good time to bump this thread.

    Mechanicals we've had to deal with the past 30 days...
    (5) flat tires
    (1) Taco'd wheel
    (3) broken chains
    (1) broken derailler hanger
    (1) snapped shifter cable (thankfully 1mtbjunkie carries a spare) :clap:

    (2) deraillers were in need of adjustment
    (1) stem needed to be tightened :eek:

    (1) blingy bike was in serious need of chain lubricant
    (1) squeaky bike had noise disappear after pivot was tightened

    ...EVERY rider should carry one of these in their Camelbak.... I mean EVERYONE!

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    MECHANICALS HAPPEN TO EVERYONE... BE PREPARED!
    :wave:
     
  3. Pato

    Pato Stop stealing my thunder!

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    Good idea! This is something I don't have in my pack. Way to make my pack even heavier. :mad: I might as well throw in a brake cable while I'm at it.
     
  4. kanga

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    Add to that a snapped off rear derailleur on yesterday's OTB bulldog loop ride at Malibu Creek:

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    Followed by a broken plier multi-tool when trying to cut the cable:

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  5. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    1. Pretty sure you have a spare cable in your 40 pound Camelbak... Just can't find it! :lol:

    2. I was SHOCKED to see Eddie had a spare cable in his Camelbak... :eek:
    Light... Packs nicely.... Totally saved the ride for the guy who's cable snapped (lots of climbing)
     
  6. Sl0wM0tion

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    I'm new to my bike, and would be very helpful if someone could get a Maintenance clinic going. Maybe after the Sunday loop??
     
  7. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Planning an official Bike Maintenance Night as you read this post. :wave:

    Haven't decided on the day....
    Most likely one Wednesday or Saturday evening

    Don't see why we can't have one after a Sunday Loop Ride as well!! ;)
    (Guaranteed)
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  8. Revalimage

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    aahhh - I have extra shifter cable after the new build, so that will go in the pack!
     
  9. Fewinhibitions

    Fewinhibitions Always be a moving target

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    I vote for having the clinic after the Sunday Fully ride(s).

    Perfect lead in with the ride and a large group of newbs/beginners in need of learning - as well as seasoned "pros" for mentoring.
     
  10. Sl0wM0tion

    Sl0wM0tion New Member

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    Any day works for me. The reason I suggested sunday loop was because of
    newBs like me that will attend. Or any evening would work.
     
  11. pmortuary

    pmortuary They call me D2

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    So it's been a little over a year since this thread has had an update.

    I stumbled upon a nice set of videos on PinkBike called Tech Tuesday. I think almost everyone can find at least one video that will teach them something they didn't know. The latest set of videos are by the great Richard Cunningham. Dude knows his chit.

    Also, I know the last clinic wasn't that long ago, but seeing as summer is on it's way maybe we should think about the next one soon.

    Here's a link to one I think will help everyone. If you scroll down you can find all 32 installments.

    http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Three-Minute-Bike-Preflight.html
     
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    Tech tuesday vids are awesome. It learned a lot of good stuff from them. Definitely a great reference.
     
  13. irv_usc

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    anyone planning a clinic anytime soon?
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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  16. Steve C

    Steve C Team Sausages 2012

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  17. pmortuary

    pmortuary They call me D2

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    Eh just break it and buy the replacement parts and pay me in beer to teach you how to do it!
     
  18. Steve C

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    Deal.
     

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