Are there any good Bike maintenance resources online?

[DaiShan]

About 3 months ago I bought a Specialized Allez sport triple to help with my triathlon training, and I've put about 900 miles on it so far.

I want to make sure that I keep my bike in good shape, but I don't really want to have to pay to take it to the bike shop and have them do maintenance on it every month. I was hoping that I could do some of the minor things myself, but I don't even know what needs to be done.

Are there any good how to's online for this kind of thing?

 

[BatmanNate]

www.bikeforums.net has a maintenance forum. Also, I ride an '03 Allez Comp so I might be able to give you some simple pointers if you need.

 

[screw3d]

http://sheldonbrown.com/

The design sucks, but some good information there.

 

[boyRacer]

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[GasX]

Park Tool is another good resource

 

[GasX]

Here is something you should consider doing yourself AT A MINIMUM

Every few rides, hose off your bike and wipe it down - don't spray the bottom bracket!

Then spray down the chain and sprocket with simple green and wipe off all the excess with a rag. (this works too)

Relube your chain and spin it through all the gears.

 

[DaiShan]

Thanks for the links!

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Here is something you should consider doing yourself AT A MINIMUM

Every few rides, hose off your bike and wipe it down - don't spray the bottom bracket!

Then spray down the chain and sprocket with simple green and wipe off all the excess with a rag. (this works too)

Relube your chain and spin it through all the gears.

Do you have any recommendations on chain lube?

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Here is something you should consider doing yourself AT A MINIMUM

Every few rides, hose off your bike and wipe it down - don't spray the bottom bracket!

Then spray down the chain and sprocket with simple green and wipe off all the excess with a rag. (this works too)

Relube your chain and spin it through all the gears.

Do you have any recommendations on chain lube?

I use Pedros