NEWtie

hello,

I got a used bike from a friend and am wanting to get in in better condition. I have a few questions about how to do certain things and I do not have much knowledge in this field so Iam asking you guys for some advice such as:

Which parts of the bike do I have to clean and with what..degreaser?just plain soap?...

how do I make sure the front suspension is working and if not how do i clean and improve it

If i were to sandblast the frame should I remove the pedals and the gears along with them?

I have a few questions more and will probably get a few more as I go along with the project. I can provide photos so If anyone can help me out, I thank you very much

2old

Get rid of the dirt, grease whatever without using harsh chemicals or high pressure water. If you're going to sandblast the bike frame, you need to remove all the parts; this is ill-advised. Clean it, take it to a bike shop or ask a knowledgeable friend if there's anything that's unsafe and ride it for a while. You're almost guaranteed the fork is shot, but as long as the bike is safe to ride, get some exercise while you learn (and read Sheldon Brown for tips on function and maintenance).

NEWtie

thanks man.
if I stumble upon them, I'll ask more questions as I go about this project.