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Discussion: Bike maintenance resources?
Subject: Bike maintenance resources?
By: Carie M.
Written on: 2006-06-23 15:27:53
Message: Does anyone know of a good resource for bike maintenance? I am new to this biking thing and I've only had my road bike for a couple of months - already I am noticing wear & tear. I have several LBS's close to me but it seems like there are some things I can (and should) be doing myself.

If anyone knows of any websites or books or whatever, please let me know! Thanks!
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources?
By: David M.
Written on: 2006-06-23 15:31:23
Message: A really good website that I use is www.jimlangley.net. It gives all sorts of tips and techniques for how to take care of a bike on your own.
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources?
By: Carie M.
Written on: 2006-06-26 14:04:50
Message: David -- thanks for sharing this site... This is exactly what I needed!! Now hopefully I won't be such a doofus about cranks & chains & all those other "thingeys" as I used to call them.
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources?
By: Jose G.
Written on: 2006-06-26 16:51:52
Message: Carie, Don't be afraid to ask your LBS. If they're worth your business they will help you do some on your own because they are busy enough as it is. A USAT level1 Cycling coach works at mine and has given me several quick tips for adjustments/tweaks. They all know me by name and I am willing to spend a few extra buck at their shops in exchange for the hands on advice. They even recommended a HRM (Sigma PC15) that has served me well over the last two weeks.

When I got my first bike http://www.sheldonbrown.com/home.html was a useful site for glossary and reference material.

David: Good link, I'll have to check it out later this evening..

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Discussion: Bike maintenance resources?
Subject: Bike maintenance resources? By: Carie M. Written on: 2006-06-23 15:27:53 Message: Does anyone know of a good resource for bike maintenance? I am new to this biking thing and I've only had my road bike for a couple of months - already I am noticing wear & tear. I have several LBS's close to me but it seems like there are some things I can (and should) be doing myself. If anyone knows of any websites or books or whatever, please let me know! Thanks!
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources? By: David M. Written on: 2006-06-23 15:31:23 Message: A really good website that I use is www.jimlangley.net. It gives all sorts of tips and techniques for how to take care of a bike on your own.
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources? By: Carie M. Written on: 2006-06-26 14:04:50 Message: David -- thanks for sharing this site... This is exactly what I needed!! Now hopefully I won't be such a doofus about cranks & chains & all those other "thingeys" as I used to call them.
Subject: RE: Bike maintenance resources? By: Jose G. Written on: 2006-06-26 16:51:52 Message: Carie, Don't be afraid to ask your LBS. If they're worth your business they will help you do some on your own because they are busy enough as it is. A USAT level1 Cycling coach works at mine and has given me several quick tips for adjustments/tweaks. They all know me by name and I am willing to spend a few extra buck at their shops in exchange for the hands on advice. They even recommended a HRM (Sigma PC15) that has served me well over the last two weeks. When I got my first bike http://www.sheldonbrown.com/home.html was a useful site for glossary and reference material. David: Good link, I'll have to check it out later this evening..
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