Maintance costs for your fleet of commuters
03-14-13, 05:32 PM
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do these steps
got to parktool.com
buy their manual
when you have your first problem go to LBS that sales park tools and buy the tool you need.
fix your bike....
REPEAT
REPEAT
got to parktool.com
buy their manual
when you have your first problem go to LBS that sales park tools and buy the tool you need.
fix your bike....
REPEAT
REPEAT
03-14-13, 07:20 PM
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I do know how to mount tires and tubes properly and i have patched a few tubes but the glue is not very good , so i use new tubes, and repurpose the old tubes for something else.
03-14-13, 07:53 PM
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Two possibilities: -you're using preglued patch (I don't know why they keep on selling this ****)
-you're doing something wrong while you patch the tube because I have a few tubes with more than one patch that hold air very well. The one presently on the rear wheel of my main commuter has 4 patch.
-you're doing something wrong while you patch the tube because I have a few tubes with more than one patch that hold air very well. The one presently on the rear wheel of my main commuter has 4 patch.
03-14-13, 08:57 PM
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Two possibilities: -you're using preglued patch (I don't know why they keep on selling this ****)
-you're doing something wrong while you patch the tube because I have a few tubes with more than one patch that hold air very well. The one presently on the rear wheel of my main commuter has 4 patch.
-you're doing something wrong while you patch the tube because I have a few tubes with more than one patch that hold air very well. The one presently on the rear wheel of my main commuter has 4 patch.
I've never had a patch fail in 55+ years of patching tubes. Only replace a tube if there is a leak near the valve, or if it was a blowout.
03-15-13, 07:35 AM
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If your patches come off, it might be because you applied them before the glue dried. It should be dry before you apply. Also, spread it into a bigger area than you think is necessary, because the worst thing is for the edge to be unglued.
I've taught many kids to patch tubes, and they learn quickly. You can learn, too.
I've taught many kids to patch tubes, and they learn quickly. You can learn, too.
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03-15-13, 09:55 AM
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50€/year
03-15-13, 12:55 PM
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tires every year and new chain every other so far. I have spent more on accessories than maintenance.
I still struggle with getting the SA 5 speed set up correctly so I pay the bike shop for a tune up every year after I put the new rear tire on, another 45 bucks.
I still struggle with getting the SA 5 speed set up correctly so I pay the bike shop for a tune up every year after I put the new rear tire on, another 45 bucks.
03-15-13, 03:18 PM
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My three bikes are almost exactly the way I want them now. But, given that they are my transport everywhere things wear out fast. I find myself spending $100 a month keeping everything tuned a road ready. That's actually more in repairs on 3 bikes than it cost on one 125cc motorcycle per month (sans fuel costs of course).
Just, on maintenance stuff, I probably spend $100 every year or two. More of the latter, now that I'm down to just 2 bikes.
03-15-13, 05:16 PM
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Yikes! Maybe new bikes cost more to keep. I ride 75-100 miles a week and my main commuter is a '99 or 2000 Canondale frame (not sure, got it at local bike co-op), most of the components came off a late 90's hybrid. Maintenance? When it starts creaking I spray some wd-40. My other bike is an early 90's Basso - I think I'm still using the same chain, put new brake pads on this year. Old bikes rule (and apparently are cheaper to own?!)
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