Bought my 1st MTB

vim147
vim147 Posts: 120
edited June 2012 in MTB beginners
I just bought a used Specialized Rockhopper 2010 SL

The previous owner hardly used it and kept it stored indoors. It rides fine but i would like to get it serviced and cleaned up as there is still mud on it and the cassette and chain looks abit grubby.

Do LBS give it a good clean & degrease ?

Whats the going rate for a service/clean/degrease at a LBS ?

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Sounds like it wasn't cared for neither.

    Just get a bucket of hot water, clean it up, and relube it. Everything you need is here
    http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

    Doubt your LBS is going to wash it for you, and it's just going to get dirty again.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    No point washing an MTB sparkling clean, it will be dirty again in 20 yards!

    Learn to do routine maintenance yourself, paying a shop will cost a fortune as MTB's usual need a small amount of fettling almost every ride, I don't ever service the bika as such just check things over and correct as required.
    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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