Service before a 1000 mile tour...

Mr Plum
Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
edited May 2011 in The workshop
I've got 12 days before I embark on my LEJOG tour and I'm planning on giving my bike the once over next week. I know a few things that I'm going to do in addition to a thorough wash/degrease/regrease - new chain, new brake pads - but is there anything else I should look at? The only other thing I could think of was the wheel bearings and bottom bracket, but these are fine.
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  • Moodyman
    Moodyman Posts: 158
    Replace cables if worn and maybe tyres if they're worn

    I'd clean and re-grease hubs just in case.

    Bottom bracket is usually fine if it's the modern sealed type

    Check trueness of rear wheel and tighten spookes if they're loose - especially if carrying loads
  • Drysuitdiver
    Drysuitdiver Posts: 474
    and then ride it for some good distances to make sure any fettling is picked up before you start on the trip
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  • Mr Plum
    Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
    Cheers for the tips, especially with regards to the rear wheel - I hadn't thought about that. I'll do it all next Wednesday and take it for a 50ish mile ride on the Friday before getting the coach down to Penzance on the Saturday.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Would definately (assuming cup and cone) strip, clean and inspect the wheel bearings before assembling with fresh grease, also have a good close look at the cassette, new chain for certain, and make sure whatever you do you do at least 50 miles after to make sure you haven't made anything worse!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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