New Bike, what to do before riding?

Felipe2105

I've just bought myself a new Full sus Canyon Nerve and am going to test the thing out at Cannock Chase next weekend. Just thinking if there's anything I need to do before I go?

So far I'm thinking of fashioning a chainstay protector from an old innertube, as well as get some 3M tape for parts of the frame...any others I should be thinking of?

reformedfatty

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19649973#p19649973]Felipe2105[/url] wrote:

I've just bought myself a new Full sus Canyon Nerve and am going to test the thing out at Cannock Chase next weekend. Just thinking if there's anything I need to do before I go?

So far I'm thinking of fashioning a chainstay protector from an old innertube, as well as get some 3M tape for parts of the frame...any others I should be thinking of?

With a clutch mech you probably won't find much need for a chainstay protector, although it does no harm.

I'd just be making sure you check the bikes setup first - contact points all ok for you, everything tightened up appropriately, gears properly indexed, suspension sag + rebound set..

JodyP

Take a photo of it as it will be the only time it looks new!

loudog

Take the bell and reflectors off

JodyP

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19650058#p19650058]LouDog[/url] wrote:

Take the bell and reflectors off

and the plastic disc behind the cassette

Felipe2105

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19650120#p19650120]JodyP[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19650058#p19650058]LouDog[/url] wrote:

Take the bell and reflectors off

and the plastic disc behind the cassette

ha, thanks guys! Luckily these came separately so didn't even get them out the bag!

Slightly going off topic but how does a clutch mech make a difference, will I get less chain slap with one? (I didn't even know I had one!!)

I've got one of these on the back - SHIMANO DEORE XT SHADOW PLUS, 10S

The Rookie

The spring that controls the chain tension has a damper (in the form of a clutch), this helps reduce unwanted loss of control of the chain tension, for example when landing off a drop the weight of the chain (top and bottom runs) pulling the chain down so that the top run clatters the chain stay.

schmako

Grab some spare tubes, a puncture repair kit (if not tubeless) and a quick link or two for the chain as they will come in handy sooner or later.

Also make sure the QR/axles are done up properly and tires at the right psi.

Thats pretty much what I done anyway, and enjoy!

Felipe2105

Cheers gents! Tubeless is on my list too at some point, looks like something I can do myself so might be a nice project. I've got Mavic Crosswide Wheels though so need to make sure I get the right kit (and if I can even go tubeless on them!)

Getting spare tubes etc tonight, as well as a few tools for when I'm out

kinioo

Tell your missus you won't be back for dinner....

Antm81

Hopefully you've already got one or its on the list, but you'll need a shock pump.

Felipe2105

Yeah, got a shock pump with it!

So, are there any groups that regularly go up to Cannock Chase on here? If so, I'll see you saturday!!

rockmonkeysc

Get the suspension set up with a sensible base setting.
I have seen someone go off a 4' drop on his brand new bike with no rebound damping at all and far too much air in the rear shock. It didn't end well.

bigmitch41

Check your brake levers, caliper bolts and pad pins are in place and correct torque etc

Felipe2105

I didn't die at the weekend and loved riding the Canyon I bought, gives you loads of confidence when riding too.

Anyway, I made my first GoPro vid of my ride so take a look if you've got a few minutes to waste - https://youtu.be/5EZnEbOVfbY