MTB been stood for six years

SilverSenator
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So my bike's been stood unused for about six years now (in the house) and was wondering whether it'd be a good idea to get the whole thing serviced, including wheel check, at my local MTB specialist rather than tackle it myself.
Am also pondering whether to replace the inner tubes, and possibly tyres, as I know these can degrade through age/lack of use.
Am also pondering whether to replace the inner tubes, and possibly tyres, as I know these can degrade through age/lack of use.
Starting Weight: 25 st 13.44 lbs - On: 20/05/09
Current Weight: 16 st 7 lbs - On: 10/11/12
Weight Loss: 9 st 6.44 lbs
Current BMR: 2095 Calories
Current Weight: 16 st 7 lbs - On: 10/11/12
Weight Loss: 9 st 6.44 lbs
Current BMR: 2095 Calories
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Six years! You should be ashamed of yourself!
Definitely recommend what you suggest before heading out on the trails - full service + new tyres + tubes. Suspect you may want to replace the chain (and possibly cassette) as well, depending on their condition - an old, dodgy chain, can wreck other parts if not careful.Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)0 -
The bike's been stood, almost unused, since brand new so shouldn't think that the chain, etc. needs replacing as there's no corrosion, etc. present.Starting Weight: 25 st 13.44 lbs - On: 20/05/09
Current Weight: 16 st 7 lbs - On: 10/11/12
Weight Loss: 9 st 6.44 lbs
Current BMR: 2095 Calories0 -
OK, sounds good. Perhaps take it on a couple of short spins before the service. Will allow you to spot any particular problems, and also give the wheels a chance to settle in a bit before being checked. Welcome back btw, and hope you have a good summer ahead!Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)0 -
SilverSenator wrote:So my bike's been stood unused for about six years now (in the house) and was wondering whether it'd be a good idea to get the whole thing serviced
After six years the tyres and tubes will certainly have deteriorated, especially if the bike has not been kept in a cool, dark place (as they say). The brakes will need careful inspection but Vs are usually indestructible. The chain may be stiff but nothing that a good cleanup won't cure. If you stored it with the chain on the biggest gears the cables will have stretched and may need adjustment.
As said above, take the bike out on a potter round and see what it's like. Taking it to the bike shop and telling them to 'fix it' will most likely get you a full XTR drivertrain and Mavics0 -
.blitz wrote:. . . Taking it to the bike shop and telling them to 'fix it' will most likely get you a full XTR drivertrain and MavicsStarting Weight: 25 st 13.44 lbs - On: 20/05/09
Current Weight: 16 st 7 lbs - On: 10/11/12
Weight Loss: 9 st 6.44 lbs
Current BMR: 2095 Calories0