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Maintaining new bike

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  • 27-09-2019 9:21am
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    oLoonatic
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭


    Recently upgraded to a decent road bike which I use to commute 20km round trip 5 days a week. Coming up to winter now I'm wondering whats the best way to keep it clean / what to use, other than just bringing for regular service.


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    magicbastarder
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    you should be able to do the low key 'servicing' yourself. one of the main ones is keeping the chain in good health; if it's especially mucky, you might need to do this more than once a week. oil the chain - very lightly, and wipe off any excess oil and crud.
    washing the bike to stop it getting too dirty is advised.

    do you have mudguards?


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    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,331 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Tyre Pressure, and regularly cleaning and re-lubing the chain. If it'll take mudguards, a decent/ long front one will reduce dirt and therefore wear and tear on the chain and drivetrain (and keep your feet dryer! - a decent back one will keep your own back dryer too).


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,224 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    GCN have some good tips here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atuPowJ6_Q4


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    oLoonatic
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭oLoonatic


    Thanks for the tips, Yes i got decent mudguards front and back on the bike already i got sick of having a wet 4rse!


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