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    Leslie Thurston
    Member

    @lesler

    Locale: right here, right now

    spring is coming and i'm throbbing to cycle.
    i'm far from a bike mechanic, but i'm amping it up.
    think: top-roping> lead
    kinda, sorta.
    what are suggestive measures to get my bike road-readied?
    as in, what are the absolutes to attend to?
    i've purchased a book to assist, and i'm certain i can navigate
    (or at least try)
    bottom line: i'm wishing to avoid getting hosed by the local bike shop.

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    Jake D
    BPL Member

    @jakedatc

    Locale: Bristol,RI

    I clean and lube my chain every 100-200mi all year long. every 500 or so i take the cassette off and scrub each cog to get rid of the gunk. I also use a dental pick to scrape out around the rear derailler pully cogs. a quick wipe of the front chainrings with a rag doesn't hurt either.

    tools:

    rag/old t shirt scraps for wiping chain, another "clean" one for wiping excess lube after it soaks on the chain for a while.

    cheap dental pick

    Park Tool SR-1 Sprocket Remover/Chain Whip for taking the cassette off
    Park Tool FR-5 Cassette Lockring Tool " "

    i use Prolink gold for lube and Simple Green to scrub the cassette off the bike.

    that is most of a tune up. as long as your cables aren't rusty and shifting is good then you don't need to mess with that.

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    Charlie Murphy
    BPL Member

    @baltocharlie

    Locale: MAryland

    This site is the best I have found anywhere. I also use their tools as they represent some of the best out there. Don't get cheap tools.
    http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

    Plus bikeforums.net has a great mechanics section with cyclist eager to help

    I ride everyday(commuter) and clean/lube the drive train weekly. I also make sure the brake pads are free of crud(especially in winter)and tires inflated(weekly as well). These chores should be done regularly.
    FWIW: going from top roping to the sharp end is way more difficult:) Charlie

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    Jake D
    BPL Member

    @jakedatc

    Locale: Bristol,RI

    "going from top roping to the sharp end is way more difficult:"

    bahh don't be a wimp ;)

    park tools site is definitely awesome. and bikeforums has pulled me out of jams even my bike shop couldn't figure out.

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