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Not going to be using the bike for a while, is there anything I need to do?

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  • 16-10-2013 8:16am
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    brownetara
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭


    Hiya, might not be using the bike for a while, is there anything I need to do? Should I let a bit of the pressure out of the tyres, should I lube the chain, etc, etc. Any thoughts gladly accepted?

    T


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    slideshow bob
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭slideshow bob


    Short while: clean it, lube chain & all cables, wipe anywhere that might rust with WD40 or similar, keep tyres inflated and hang bike up.
    Long while: sell it and buy something when you're back on the road.


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    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    brownetara wrote: »
    Hiya, might not be using the bike for a while, is there anything I need to do? Should I let a bit of the pressure out of the tyres, should I lube the chain, etc, etc. Any thoughts gladly accepted?

    T
    Stick your name on the wimplist too :D


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    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    brownetara wrote: »
    Hiya, might not be using the bike for a while, is there anything I need to do? Should I let a bit of the pressure out of the tyres, should I lube the chain, etc, etc. Any thoughts gladly accepted?

    T

    Buy lights embrace the darkness


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    brownetara
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭brownetara


    kenmc wrote: »
    Stick your name on the wimplist too :D

    Its not that I won't be getting out there doing stuff, just concentrating on a bit of running at the minute! Honest!! :eek:


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    mistermatthew
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭mistermatthew


    brownetara wrote: »
    Hiya, might not be using the bike for a while, is there anything I need to do? Should I let a bit of the pressure out of the tyres, should I lube the chain, etc, etc. Any thoughts gladly accepted?

    T

    Perhaps loosen the seat post or take it out to stop in sticking over winter.


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    kuro_man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,036 ✭✭✭kuro_man


    ....is there anything I need to do?

    Take a good look at yourself! :rolleyes:


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    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Leave the chain in the small ring and smallest sprocket, this will reduce cable stretch and leave front and back derailleurs with minimum tension on their springs. Similarly, if your brakes have an open position, leave them open. Also lube everything up with some grease and cover it in a sheet if it is going in the shed.


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    brownetara
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭brownetara


    smacl wrote: »
    Leave the chain in the small ring and smallest sprocket, this will reduce cable stretch and leave front and back derailleurs with minimum tension on their springs. Similarly, if your brakes have an open position, leave them open. Also lube everything up with some grease and cover it in a sheet if it is going in the shed.

    Excuse my ignorance - what's an open position for brakes?:confused:


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    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    brownetara wrote: »
    Excuse my ignorance - what's an open position for brakes?:confused:

    As per gears, cable stretch and spring tension will be reduced with the brakes open.


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