Sepia Posted September 10, 2012 Share I recently had the occasion to take a wheel in for inspection because it did not seem true. I was told it had loose spokes and they needed to be tightened. Fair enough although this was a week after a full service. I did not ride the bike due to the wet weather but when I did, I could feel and see the wobble. Took it back and they fixed it so I paid and left. Still wobbled so I took it to another dealer. Exactly the same thing, paid and left. This wheel has cost me R700 in repairs and it is exactly the same as it was originally. This made me think.I added up all my receipts for my repairs and service over the past 12 months and it came to a staggering R13 800 odd. I have a dual suspension and due my age, do not wind it like I used to.According to my reckoning, with this sort of expenditure, it may be cheaper to buy a new bike every year! Have to give this some serious thought.Does anybody else spend this sort of cash on R + M. or is this just a Durban thing? JB, when are you coming to town? Edited September 10, 2012 by Sepia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 10, 2012 Share Eish!More than a K a month. Does not seem 'normal' to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted September 10, 2012 Share You are not alone. I go through bearings, brake pads, jockey wheels, etc. And then there is still the shock services. it is faaarken expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 10, 2012 Share Then again, I'm a roadie.Still sounds eina that expenditure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVBIKE1 Posted September 10, 2012 Share I ride a cheap singlespeed [sub R20k] and will spend about R4000 a year all in to keep it sweet, so R13 800 seems a bit steep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 10, 2012 Share My bike budget is 2k a month, but i double it 70% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted September 10, 2012 Share Two rear derailleurs, a cluster, chain, Nobby nic set, shock services AND a rear (carbon) triangle - sorry but it is the same in P-town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelass Posted September 10, 2012 Share maybe your tyre was the problem,as they can be out of true,had this before.I spend a fair amount on spares,but nil on service as I do it all myself,do find though it adds up.have three bikes to maintain.Allways been more of a blue coller worker though,and happen to enjoy maintaining my bikes, as much as riding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted September 10, 2012 Share R13800 for maintenance, NO that's not right... for repairs, maybe... if you have major failure or damages due to bad luck or lack of talent (or both). Here is my rough view to MTB maintenance: 0. Wash my bikes as soon as it looks dirty or after every wet/muddy ride 1. Every 50-75km's, Check wheels, brakes, gears, clean, torque stem/handlebars/clamps and post. Clean suspension stanchions, shock and seals, clean/re-lube chain 2. Every 1000km'sReplace Chain, Grease BB, CrankRemove rear shock and grease all bushings/pivots. 3. Every 3000km's Replace Cassette & Chainrings, Check hubs, spokes and rims for wear and/or damage 4. Fork and Shock Maintenance, every 60 hours minor service, every 12-18 months major service. Edited September 10, 2012 by TheV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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