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If you have purchased a mountain bike, it is important that you know and understand what you should do in order to be able to tune up your mountain bike parts.
Some of the parts that you specifically will want to know how to tune up likely will include:
• The chain and chain ring - A large portion of tuning up these parts is simply done by keeping an eye on them. The bike chain, for example, needs to have grease on it to function properly. If you feel a little more friction than usual when you are riding your bike, perhaps it would be a good idea to just check on it.
If the chain simply needs to be adjusted, and not replaced, this can be easily done. This is done by tightly pulling on the chain and then counting 20 links. Then, take a ruler and measure the distance from pin to pin. If the measurement ends up being longer than 10 inches, then it is probably a good idea to replace the chain. If shorter, everything is fine.
If the chain is the right length, all you need to do is simply clean it to help restore it. Cleaning the chain can be done by simply using some sort of a citrus solvent and an old toothbrush. Scrub and lubricate as much as you feel you need to.
To tune up the chain rings, look for any bent teeth. If some teeth are bent, usually an adjustable wrench can do the job to straighten and realign these teeth.
• Wheels and brakes - If the mountain bike parts you are looking to get into shape are the wheels and the brakes, there are some other things that you might need to do. In order to check the wheels and brakes, simply apply the front brakes as you roll the bike forwards and backwards. There should not be much play when this occurs, if there is, you may want to tighten the headset after loosening the bolts.
Checking the hubs should be fairly simple. All you need to do is push the front wheel hard enough to make it spin around two or three times. As long as the wheel spins freely, you are in good shape. Pay careful attention to make sure that there is no lateral movement of the wheel as it spins.
• General parts - If you are speaking in general terms about how to keep your mountain bike tuned up, you should start at the front of the bike and tighten any of the bolts that have come loose. A lot of riding can make these bolts come loose through time. Also check places like the bottle cage and the chain ring bolts.
Lubrication is important. One of the things that you should probably do is place a very light coat of grease on the bike's saddle rails. Also, you will probably be better off if you lubricate the front suspension fork sliders. As you do this, take a moment to clean out any of the grit that might be lodged next to the seal.
Doing these things will help keep your mountain bike parts operational and in good shape.
Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for Web sites on gardening, biking, fashion, and home decor. Her background also includes running, yoga, and tattoos. For more of her useful information on mountain biking visit Mountain Bikes.
How to Perform Bike Monthly Maintenance Correctly?
Put your bike monthly maintenance on the calendar for the months you ride and it will soon become a habit and normal part of your life.
Here are the steps you'll take during your monthly maintenance:
- Check for structural damage. Visually inspect your frame for signs of stress and structural damage, paying particular attention to areas where the frame is welded and hard-to-see sections such as the underside of frame tubes.
- Inspect the wheels and tires. Are they spinning straight? Are the tires worn, cut, or torn and are the spokes tight?
- Clean your bike. Dirt is your number-one enemy so if you don't have the time to clean your bike after every ride, make sure you do it monthly, especially if you've been riding on a regular basis.
- Lubricate your bike. You take your car for an oil change every 3,000 miles — make sure your bike gets a lube job every month that you ride to extend the life of its movable parts.
- Check for tightness. Even if they're tightened properly, fasteners such as nuts and bolts have a way of working themselves loose over time. You don't want something to fall off while you ride, which could be dangerous or cause you to lose a part, so check to make sure everything is tight as a part of your monthly maintenance.
- Check the brakes. When a squirrel runs out in front of you is not the time to discover that your brake pads are worn out. Check the brake pads for wear, confirm that the cable clamp has the cable securely in place, and give your brake levers a firm squeeze to confirm that the brakes evenly and firmly grab the rim.
- Examine the chain, cogs, and chainrings. Don't let your chain wear out because it'll shorten the life of your chainrings and cogs. Measure the chain to confirm that 12 links measure 12 inches and, if not, replace the chain or soon you'll be replacing the much more expensive cogs and chainrings.
- Protect your saddle. If you have a leather saddle, you'll need to pay attention here. Leather saddles are great, but they require a little extra work, including a regular leather treatment to clean the leather and replenish the leather's natural oils.
- Focus on your suspension. If you have suspension on your bike, inspect all suspension pivot and linkage bolts for correct tightness. If you have suspension forks, check your owner's manual for instructions on how to care for them.
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i could a get the front chainring off my bicycle with out damaging it?
my front chain ring have seized on (it still turns but won't come off ) and i can't get it off to tighten the bolt on the frame behind it
The bike is an mtb performance bike with full supention.
Already asked & answered about 3 hours ago. Link below.
Specialized Enduro Expert
Super-stiff chassis gets the suspension it deserves
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