Maintenance for beginners.

ChrisP69
ChrisP69 Posts: 7
edited July 2013 in MTB beginners
Hi everyone, I have had two or three mountain bikes in the past, but have always gone for cheap ones (last one was a Carerra Subway).
I have decided to go a bit more upmarket and have got myself a Boardman MTB Comp. I want to be able to do my own maintenance and repairs, but I have very limited knowledge on the subject.
Can anyone recommend any books/DVD's etc or even websites where I can learn from without costing me a fortune?
Many thanks, Chris.

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  • wakou
    wakou Posts: 165
    "I had righteous got my wheel backmost from a fettlin' at the LBS and was hunt transport to equitation it. As it was Refrigerated in the AM......"
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Or for free, the Park Tools website, books go out of date, websites are constantly updated with the latest shizzle.
  • Martin_col
    Martin_col Posts: 14
    I was just on my way to ask the same question! It seems there is a never ending supply of products to clean and maintain your bike and was wondering what is must have?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    None. Some soap and water. Bit of light oil for mech pivots etc, and chain lube are all that are strictly necessary.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • MikeCheryl
    MikeCheryl Posts: 59
    Can I just ask on the back of this, I've gone for Finish Line Cross Country Chain oil chain oil, but want to know what to use for wheel bearings, cranks and steering?

    Thanks
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Grease. But not lithium.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • MikeCheryl
    MikeCheryl Posts: 59
    Ah! right, OK I'll look into that thanks
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Teflon grease is always recommended. I just use a big pot of greasy grease from Halfords.e
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

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  • Most of the components will be sram .The sram website has links to pdf files , good source of knowledge for example gear indexing and set up.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Martin_col wrote:
    I was just on my way to ask the same question! It seems there is a never ending supply of products to clean and maintain your bike and was wondering what is must have?

    Chain oil.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • Woodmonkey
    Woodmonkey Posts: 412
    cooldad wrote:
    Grease. But not lithium.
    Why not lithium?
    pity those who don't drink, the way they feel when they wake is the best they will feel all day


    voodoo hoodoo
  • Woodmonkey
    Woodmonkey Posts: 412
    Or for free, the Park Tools website, books go out of date, websites are constantly updated with the latest shizzle.
    Books don't mind being covered in grease and having tools propped on them, laptops and iPads like it less.
    pity those who don't drink, the way they feel when they wake is the best they will feel all day


    voodoo hoodoo
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Woodmonkey wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Grease. But not lithium.
    Why not lithium?
    It goes gummy. I think that's the technical term anyway
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    Woodmonkey wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Grease. But not lithium.
    Why not lithium?
    Ruins seals.

    hi-bc-130503-moulting-seal.jpg
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Woodmonkey wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Grease. But not lithium.
    Why not lithium?
    Ruins seals.

    hi-bc-130503-moulting-seal.jpg

    I'm so happy 'cause today
    I've found my friends ...
    They're in my head
    I'm so ugly, but that's okay, 'cause so are you ...
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    cooldad wrote:
    I'm so happy 'cause today
    I've found my friends ...
    They're in my head
    I'm so ugly, but that's okay, 'cause so are you ...
    I'm happy you've found your crack, but it is not your friend.
  • lifesblood
    lifesblood Posts: 15
    Woodmonkey wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Grease. But not lithium.
    Why not lithium?
    Ruins seals.

    hi-bc-130503-moulting-seal.jpg
    That was quality,it made me really laugh.