new rider with lack of knowledge and need some advice(?)
05-28-21, 01:55 AM
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maybe it was just me having to center the chain after all, i guess practice makes perfect. had to readjust it and doesn't look as bad anymore heh..
05-28-21, 03:00 AM
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hehe so after riding it for 2 weeks, i've ran into an 2nd worst enemy... "sand"
few hours go by and i noticed that my bike started "scrunching" again... driving me crazy i didn't even realize to think that sand could've been the culprit, now i sorta see the importance of bike maintenance heh...
few hours go by and i noticed that my bike started "scrunching" again... driving me crazy i didn't even realize to think that sand could've been the culprit, now i sorta see the importance of bike maintenance heh...
As far as chain slack I've got to where I can tell if it needs tightened by the sound. If it's too loose I can hear it rattle a little when I'm riding on rough chipseal sections of roads. I tighten it to the point where the rattle just stops but not so tight it makes a lot of noise on the ring. One time it was at the rattling point and I bunny hopped over a speed bump and the chain flew off the ring. I'm probably going to spend the money for a Zen ring because I'd like it to be super quiet with no tight spots.
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05-28-21, 03:09 AM
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I live in the Sandhills, NC. Lots of sand on the roads. I lube my chain about every 150 miles or less. I automatically do it about every four rides now. I can tell when the chain needs to be lubed on a singlespeed easier than I can a geared bike. The best lube I've had is White Lightning Epic Ride with the green cap I found at Walmart.
As far as chain slack I've got to where I can tell if it needs tightened by the sound. If it's too loose I can hear it rattle a little when I'm riding on rough chipseal sections of roads. I tighten it to the point where the rattle just stops but not so tight it makes a lot of noise on the ring. One time it was at the rattling point and I bunny hopped over a speed bump and the chain flew off the ring. I'm probably going to spend the money for a Zen ring because I'd like it to be super quiet with no tight spots.
As far as chain slack I've got to where I can tell if it needs tightened by the sound. If it's too loose I can hear it rattle a little when I'm riding on rough chipseal sections of roads. I tighten it to the point where the rattle just stops but not so tight it makes a lot of noise on the ring. One time it was at the rattling point and I bunny hopped over a speed bump and the chain flew off the ring. I'm probably going to spend the money for a Zen ring because I'd like it to be super quiet with no tight spots.
on a side note, sand got into my wheel and now not sure how to get it out... i for sure know it ain't the bearing because tilting the rear wheel ever so slightly you hear the "sand/rocks" just sliding down haha
unfortunately today is a rain day but can't wait to ride tomorrow.
ah the zen's... what ratio you rockin? i'm in love with both c/w's and would be hard to choose between the two hehe - just saw the red; all i can do is
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05-28-21, 03:14 AM
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when in doubt, lube it out hehe. but interesting to know your process. i've pushed my new chain pretty hard with the standard lube and just finished cleaning/lubing about 3/4ish hours ago. unfortunately today is a rain day but can't wait to ride tomorrow.
and ugh the zen's... what ratio you rockin? i'm in love with both c/w's and would be hard to choose between the two hehe
and ugh the zen's... what ratio you rockin? i'm in love with both c/w's and would be hard to choose between the two hehe
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05-29-21, 11:09 AM
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i yet have to experience on replacing my tires... the first week i got my bike i overthought it alot but eventually decided to replace it when it's actually worn/worn, slight cracks here and there but still no flats based on what i've been riding on *knock on wood*
"gatorskins" ftw Lol.
"gatorskins" ftw Lol.
