1000 mile check up

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drifting the odometer thread...

Wow, 1 K.. that's a pretty neato thing to me even if I'm not going out for

a

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prize.

What I want to know is this: Time to seriously go over bike, check stuff, tune & fix. I may or may
not do this myself. I may have a pal do it who loves to wrench on bikes and is happy to do what
ever I need in exchange for a custom fleece. ( in a timely fashion, too!)Maybe I';; do some of it
myself but I would consider myself to be one clueless wrenchette...

anyway, I know this much already - the pedal spindles are bad, middle chainring has a broken tooth
and the rear wheel has a nasty flat spot in

the

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rim. I have a new wheel and new chain ring ready to go. The fork is now a low priority as I had it
rebuilt by RS at NORBA; however they did a crappy job and its seeping a bit again. ;-( I can
ignore that for now, go Bomber next year maybe.

what else needs to be checked, gone over (you can skip the totally obvious like brake pads and
worn tires)

penny

I think that the new chain rings would like to have a new chain. It would make them happy.

remove, clean and grease the seat post.

clean, grease & check headset bearings.

check you front wheel spokes, rim & bearings, hold the wheel, in each hand, by the axle and spin (
you'll have to let go with one hand for a moment to spin it, or use your nose) - does it spin freely
or can you feel it drag?

check bottom bracket (which you'll do when you replace the chain ring)

I spray my derailleurs and cables with silicone, especially the last bit that loops into the rear
derailleur. With the rear wheel off you should be able to move the derailleur forward and drop the
cable housing out of the thingy. Slide the housing back and forth and clean the exposed cable. Do
this in private as cable exposure is illegal in most states.

Don't forget to put the seat post back!
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I think that the new chain rings would like to have a new chain. It

would make them happy.

chain is just a couple of months old, I have lbs guy check it regularly.

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remove, clean and grease the seat post.

do I need to do this if post tends to slip if I don't have clamp just right?

thanks

"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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I think that the new chain rings would like to have a new chain. It

would make them happy.

chain is just a couple of months old, I have lbs guy check it regularly.

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remove, clean and grease the seat post.

do I need to do this if post tends to slip if I don't have clamp just

right?

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thanks

sheldonbrown.comstuck seatposts.htmlOpen ↗

cambriabike.comseat bolts&collars.htmOpen ↗

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"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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drifting the odometer thread...

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what else needs to be checked, gone over (you can skip the totally obvious like brake pads and
worn tires)

penny

New housings and cables might be good in addition to what has already been suggested.

Matt

"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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drifting the odometer thread...

Wow, 1 K.. that's a pretty neato thing to me even if I'm not going out for

a

Quoted message said:

prize.

What I want to know is this: Time to seriously go over bike, check stuff, tune & fix. I may or may
not do this myself. I may have a pal do it who loves to wrench on bikes and is happy to do what
ever I need in exchange for a custom fleece. ( in a timely fashion, too!)Maybe I';; do some of it
myself but I would consider myself to be one clueless wrenchette...

anyway, I know this much already - the pedal spindles are bad, middle chainring has a broken tooth
and the rear wheel has a nasty flat spot in

the

Quoted message said:

rim. I have a new wheel and new chain ring ready to go. The fork is now a low priority as I had it
rebuilt by RS at NORBA; however they did a crappy job and its seeping a bit again. ;-( I can
ignore that for now, go Bomber next year maybe.

what else needs to be checked, gone over (you can skip the totally obvious like brake pads and
worn tires)

penny

Suspension pivot bearings. 'Sealed' bearings aren't really. Take the bolts out of the center of them
and gently pry the seal out with the point of a knife or pick. Clean out the inside of the bearing
with degreaser and when clean and dry repack with grease. Pop the seals back in and bolt the bike
back together. If you find any bearings that has become seized up replace
it. The size and type is molded into the seal. It's not a terribly difficult job for the
home mechanic.

Rear shock maintenance time too. If you have a Fox air shock you can download a service video for
your shock from foxracingshox.comfoxracingshox.comOpen ↗ . Use Englund's Slick Honey grease.

Mike

"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

drifting the odometer thread...

Wow, 1 K.. that's a pretty neato thing to me even if I'm not going out for a prize.

What I want to know is this: Time to seriously go over bike, check stuff, tune & fix. I may or may
not do this myself. I may have a pal do it who loves to wrench on bikes and is happy to do what
ever I need in exchange for a custom fleece. ( in a timely fashion, too!)Maybe I';; do some of it
myself but I would consider myself to be one clueless wrenchette...

anyway, I know this much already - the pedal spindles are bad, middle chainring has a broken tooth
and the rear wheel has a nasty flat spot in the rim. I have a new wheel and new chain ring ready
to go. The fork is now a low priority as I had it rebuilt by RS at NORBA; however they did a
crappy job and its seeping a bit again. ;-( I can ignore that for now, go Bomber next year maybe.

what else needs to be checked, gone over (you can skip the totally obvious like brake pads and
worn tires)

penny

Bottom bracket? You would be surprised how nasty they get. Most of them are sealed too (only enough
to keep you from getting into it though, dirt has an easy enough time). If it is too gunked up, just
replace it. I would take it off the bike and spin it--if it is rough or if the bearings have flat
spots, its probably time for a new one.

Generally, I would say clean and check pretty well any moving part, especially if it is "sealed."

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(top posted so no one has to read the whole list if they don't' want to)

Great list, thanks. Next questions, which of the jobs are not for a clueless wrenchette armed with
web printouts from Sheldon Brown and Park too, maybe a copy of Zinn and a halfway decent set basic
set of bike tools? Which jobs are better left to those who truly know what they do? Remember I may
be inexperienced but I am trainable.

Penny

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Suspension pivot bearings. 'Sealed' bearings aren't really. Take the

bolts out of the center of them and gently pry the seal out with the point of a knife or pick.
Clean out the inside of the bearing with degreaser and when clean and dry repack with grease. Pop
the seals back in and bolt the bike back together. If you find any bearings that has become seized
up replace it. The size and type is molded into the seal. It's not a terribly difficult job for
the home mechanic.

Rear shock maintenance time too. If you have a Fox air shock you can download a service video for
your shock from foxracingshox.comfoxracingshox.comOpen ↗ . Use Englund's Slick Honey grease.

Mike

MattB scrawled in bright red lipstick:

New housings and cables might be good in addition to what has already been suggested.

D T W .../\... scrawled in bright red lipstick:

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I think that the new chain rings would like to have a new chain. It would make them happy.

remove, clean and grease the seat post.

clean, grease & check headset bearings.

check you front wheel spokes, rim & bearings, hold the wheel, in each hand, by the axle and spin (
you'll have to let go with one hand for a moment to spin it, or use your nose) - does it spin
freely or can you feel it drag?

check bottom bracket (which you'll do when you replace the chain ring)

I spray my derailleurs and cables with silicone, especially the last bit that loops into the rear
derailleur. With the rear wheel off you should be able to move the derailleur forward and drop the
cable housing out of the thingy. Slide the housing back and forth and clean the exposed cable. Do
this in private as cable exposure is illegal in most states.

Don't forget to put the seat post back!

Continuing the top post.

I pretty much described what you need to do in my post. The bearings aren't a big deal. Once you pop
off the 'seal' you'll see what you need to do. The shock may be a bit much. Like I said if you have
a Fox Float air shock you can download the service video that covers a complete rebuild but will
show you what to do to get inside and reassemble the device. Feel free to email direct further
questions.

Mike

"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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(top posted so no one has to read the whole list if they don't' want to)

Great list, thanks. Next questions, which of the jobs are not for a

clueless

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wrenchette armed with web printouts from Sheldon Brown and Park too, maybe

a

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copy of Zinn and a halfway decent set basic set of bike tools? Which

jobs

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are better left to those who truly know what they do? Remember I may be inexperienced but I am
trainable.

Penny

Michael Dart scrawled in bright red lipstick:

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Quoted message said:

Suspension pivot bearings. 'Sealed' bearings aren't really. Take the

bolts out of the center of them and gently pry the seal out with the point of a knife or pick.
Clean out the inside of the bearing with degreaser and when clean and dry repack with grease.
Pop the seals back in and bolt the bike back together. If you find any bearings that has become
seized up replace it. The size and type is molded into the seal. It's not a terribly difficult
job for the home mechanic.

Rear shock maintenance time too. If you have a Fox air shock you can download a service video
for your shock from foxracingshox.comfoxracingshox.comOpen ↗ . Use Englund's Slick Honey grease.

Mike

MattB scrawled in bright red lipstick:

New housings and cables might be good in addition to what has already been suggested.

D T W .../\... scrawled in bright red lipstick:

Quoted message said:

I think that the new chain rings would like to have a new chain. It would make them happy.

remove, clean and grease the seat post.

clean, grease & check headset bearings.

check you front wheel spokes, rim & bearings, hold the wheel, in each hand, by the axle and spin
( you'll have to let go with one hand for a moment to spin it, or use your nose) - does it spin
freely or can you feel it drag?

check bottom bracket (which you'll do when you replace the chain ring)

I spray my derailleurs and cables with silicone, especially the last bit that loops into the
rear derailleur. With the rear wheel off you should be able to move the derailleur forward and
drop the cable housing out of the thingy. Slide the housing back and forth and clean the exposed
cable. Do this in private as cable exposure is illegal in most states.

Don't forget to put the seat post back!

Michael Dart scrawled in bright red lipstick:

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Continuing the top post.

I pretty much described what you need to do in my post. The bearings aren't a big deal. Once you
pop off the 'seal' you'll see what you need to do. The shock may be a bit much. Like I said if you
have a Fox Float air shock you can download the service video that covers a complete rebuild but
will show you what to do to get inside and reassemble the device. Feel free to email direct
further questions.

Mike

You are saying that anyone could do most of this without special ( training tools whatever?)

OK-dokey....

Penny

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I pretty much described what you need to do in my post. The bearings aren't a big deal. Once you
pop off the 'seal' you'll see what you need to do. The shock may be a bit much. Like I said if
you have a Fox Float air shock you can download the service video that covers a complete rebuild
but will show you what to do to get inside and reassemble the device. Feel free to email direct
further questions.

Mike

You are saying that anyone could do most of this without special (

training

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tools whatever?)

OK-dokey....

Penny

Oh, great Mike...you're not supposed to encourage her!
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Michael Dart scrawled in bright red lipstick:

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Continuing the top post.

I pretty much described what you need to do in my post. The bearings aren't a big deal. Once you
pop off the 'seal' you'll see what you need to do. The shock may be a bit much. Like I said if
you have a Fox Float air shock you can download the service video that covers a complete rebuild
but will show you what to do to get inside and reassemble the device. Feel free to email direct
further questions.

Mike

You are saying that anyone could do most of this without special (

training

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tools whatever?)

OK-dokey....

Penny

Well, anyone who is fairly mechanically inclined that is. If you are unsure about your ablility
don't do it yourself. Disassembling a suspension linkage on a bike like your Kona should only need
a set of hex bits and a ratchet handle. Someone has to be able to take something apart and remember
how to put it back together again. The shock maintenance service video is your special training and
requires no special tools other than a soft jawed vise. It does require some hand strength though.
Your damaged digit may prevent you from getting the shock body screwed back together. You can put
it back on the bike partially assembled and compress the suspension to help get the shock body
screwed on.

If you're getting at that I'm oversimplifying. Maybe a bit. I enjoy working on bikes and am fairly
good at it. I've built two bikes from the spokes up (Ok I had to buy the frame assembled, I don't
know how to weld) so maybe from my perspective it's no big deal. Post some close up pics of your
bike's pivots and shock and I could give more detailed advice. They would also serve as a guide for
reassembly.

Mike

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I pretty much described what you need to do in my post. The bearings aren't a big deal. Once
you pop off the 'seal' you'll see what you need to do. The shock may be a bit much. Like I
said if you have a Fox Float air shock you can download the service video that covers a
complete rebuild but will show you what to do to get inside and reassemble the device. Feel
free to email direct further questions.

Mike

You are saying that anyone could do most of this without special (

training

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tools whatever?)

OK-dokey....

Penny

Oh, great Mike...you're not supposed to encourage her!
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Slacker

Am I digging a hole here? Or what?! ;^)

Mike

Penny S said:

drifting the odometer thread...

Wow, 1 K.. that's a pretty neato thing to me even if I'm not going out for a prize.

[snip]

Penny, .... I think you should trade up to an SS.

Peace, Bill