|   What do I lubricate? | fred2
Dec 14, 2002 7:28 AM | | Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question. I have done the chain with "chain lube" what else should I do and where do I put it.? Thank you
p.s. I have a full suspension mountain bike |
| If it's dirty I clean first.... | fred³
Dec 14, 2002 8:32 AM | | then the chain(like you), springs in clipin pedals, cables where they go into the housings(but not often), pivot points of v-brakes, pivot points of derailleurs. |
| Don't forget your suspention pivots... | fred4
Dec 14, 2002 10:45 AM | | ...They need to be disassembled, cleaned and greased periodically to keep everything moving smooth. |
| Depends on the bike.... | fred³
Dec 14, 2002 11:14 AM | | Titus doesn't recommend it all that often. |
| you might check that the grease is clean in the hubs, BB, and Headset... | fred¹
Dec 14, 2002 11:05 AM | | and if not, flush, dry, grease, reassemble and adjust. |
| remove the seatpost and regrease to be certain it doesn't... | fredº
Dec 14, 2002 11:13 AM | | become a victim of galling (metal-to-metal contacts from chemically bonding). |
| Depends on the bike..... | Mike T.
Dec 14, 2002 1:22 PM | | Ahh gotcha! My 7 frame with a carbon fiber insert in the seat tube don't need no stinkin' grease. :o) |
| universal truth...whatever you do is probably contrary to what everybody else should do. nm | fredº
Dec 14, 2002 1:29 PM | | |
| Ok I'll be nice to ya then. [nmfm] | Mike T.
Dec 14, 2002 2:29 PM | | |
| Get back in yer rooms ya snot-nosed runts! | Freds_Mom
Dec 14, 2002 11:23 AM | | |
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