TwiggzSA Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Hey Guys, So after a ride or a race what is your routine for maintaining your bike? Be it cleaning out some dust on the fork, crank, chain, rear derailleur. Re-greasing the chain ect? What keeps your bike in tip top shape after a ride and why do you do it?
Iron Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Chain off and cassette off ( cleaned in thinners and left to dry ) Bike gets full wash and all cables lubed . fork gets cleaned and some fresh grease applied ( it's a lefty so I'm a bit more pedantic with it ) wheels off and sealant checked in tires all put back together, dried off and some Mr min applied to bring back that show room bling .chain lubed put on the rack for the next race , ride . Every 5 odd rides I strip everything a regrease , from BB30 cups to seat post to stop creaking. Edited April 4, 2012 by Iron
ossum Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Chain off and cassette off ( cleaned in thinners and left to dry ) Bike gets full wash and all cables lubed . fork gets cleaned and some fresh grease applied ( it's a lefty so I'm a bit more pedantic with it ) wheels off and sealant checked in tires all put back together, dried off and some Mr min applied to bring back that show room bling .chain lubed put on the rack for the next race , ride . Every 5 odd rides I strip everything a regrease , from BB30 cups to seat post to stop creaking. My routine is less rigorous, I bounce it on the suspension a few times to get the grit off the tyres, then I just put it inside and leave it there until the next day.
Ramrod Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Chain off and cassette off ( cleaned in thinners and left to dry ) Bike gets full wash and all cables lubed . fork gets cleaned and some fresh grease applied ( it's a lefty so I'm a bit more pedantic with it ) wheels off and sealant checked in tires all put back together, dried off and some Mr min applied to bring back that show room bling .chain lubed put on the rack for the next race , ride . Every 5 odd rides I strip everything a regrease , from BB30 cups to seat post to stop creaking. Iron do you seriously check the sealant every time?
Grebel Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Wash everything, dry EVERYTHING properly, apply lube to your dry chain as well as a bit of aerosol "lube" (Tool in a can, Q20, WD40 etc) to the pivot points on your deralieurs (A squirt on your forks and shock won't hurt either as well aa a spray on your pedals if you ride in cleats) wiping off any excess and making sure you don't get any lube on your braking surfaces. Visual check on all components and replace anything that looks like it is damaged to the point of failure or if there is any chance that it can damage anything else. Why? Because I can't afford to replace it anytime soon!
Iron Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Iron do you seriously check the sealant every time? Yip , it takes a minute then pump it back up to pressure . i found no matter what sealant i use i get those "coral" things forming real quick . i then pull them out and top up. and no i dont use a bomb to pump them up ( only when i get punchers on a ride )
Slowbee Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Iron, how many bikes do you own? Do you do this with training as well ?
rouxtjie Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 wash with car shampoo...chain and cassette in clean green bath.dry and check for any cracks and issues on frame and wheelsinspect jockey wheels and cableswash chain and cassette with lukewarm water and little parktool brush, then fitchain on + lube30 minutes Brian Fantana 1
Mads Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Well I ride almost daily so I do a bit of both. After a shorter ride in the week My routine is less rigorous, I bounce it on the suspension a few times to get the grit off the tyres, then I just put it inside and leave it there until the next day. And before a longer ride - normally over the weekend Wash everything, dry EVERYTHING properly, apply lube to your dry chain as well as a bit of aerosol "lube" (Tool in a can, Q20, WD40 etc) to the pivot points on your deralieurs (A squirt on your forks and shock won't hurt either as well aa a spray on your pedals if you ride in cleats) wiping off any excess and making sure you don't get any lube on your braking surfaces. Visual check on all components and replace anything that looks like it is damaged to the point of failure or if there is any chance that it can damage anything else. Edited April 4, 2012 by Mads
UvRooyen Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Chain off and cassette off ( cleaned in thinners and left to dry ) Bike gets full wash and all cables lubed . fork gets cleaned and some fresh grease applied ( it's a lefty so I'm a bit more pedantic with it ) wheels off and sealant checked in tires all put back together, dried off and some Mr min applied to bring back that show room bling .chain lubed put on the rack for the next race , ride . Every 5 odd rides I strip everything a regrease , from BB30 cups to seat post to stop creaking. Damn! I'll have to up my game a bit!
dirtrider Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Clean shock/fork oil chain in dry conditionsRinse bike with clean water after mud and do above again after mudOnce a month wash bike with Clean GreenOnce a year complete strip down .My bike is 9 years old .
Red Zone Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 As soon as I have some energy I spray the bike down with the garden hose, leave to dry, apply lube to chain and hang up for the next ride. Iron, there may be something missing in your life The Ghost 1
Iron Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Iron, how many bikes do you own? Do you do this with training as well ?As soon as I have some energy I spray the bike down with the garden hose, leave to dry, apply lube to chain and hang up for the next ride. Iron, there may be something missing in your life own three bikes , do it to all of them and find time for my gorgeous wife and two kids . its all about time mangement boys .
Iron Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Oh and i service other bikes for clients in my spare time too............
Iwan Kemp Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Post RideRinse downDegrease drivetrainWash Bike with Clean GreenRinse DownAir dryLube DrivetrainSilicone fork and shockTake for a spin around the block to check all is well Pre Ride Double Check sagPump tiresLubeTake for a spin around the mountain to confirm life is indeed goodAir dry smile off my face Once every three months I will do more thorough check and clean which includes checking sealant
Kranswurm Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Chain off and cassette off ( cleaned in thinners and left to dry ) Bike gets full wash and all cables lubed . fork gets cleaned and some fresh grease applied ( it's a lefty so I'm a bit more pedantic with it ) wheels off and sealant checked in tires all put back together, dried off and some Mr min applied to bring back that show room bling .chain lubed put on the rack for the next race , ride . Every 5 odd rides I strip everything a regrease , from BB30 cups to seat post to stop creaking. Weirdo.....
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