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How often should you lube your chain?
I understand it is good practice to wipe the chain clean after every ride.
How often should you apply chain oil to it? Before every ride, or every week, or something else?
2
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3answers
96 views
What are your favorite iPhone apps you use for Mountain Biking?
Before I got a dedicated GPS I used my iPhone as a GPS using iTrail. Unfortunately it killed my battery after riding for an hour.
Then I had an idea for an app that thankfully som …
2
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2answers
302 views
What would be the torque settings for common components?
I know that every manufacturer would have their own recommendations but what torque settings would you use for these common components?
Seatpost
Pedals
ISIS crank bolts
Locking g …
2
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2answers
39 views
What is an ideal starter bike?
I have only the need to get and keep fit while enjoying leisurely rides in SA's great outdoors.
What is a good starter bike?
Can I go to my local supermarket and
buy a < R100 …
2
votes
2answers
7 views
Converting to single speed?
I have Marin hardtail frame that I want to convert to a single speed.
What is the best way to convert a geared bile to a single speed?
2
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1answer
69 views
How do I know if my front shocks are shot?
My front shocks are really spongy, even after tightening them as much as I can. Are they gone or can I replace the oil or something?
2
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3answers
39 views
How can I adjust my front dérailleur?
I am struggling to correctly adjust my front dérailleur, when I am in my smallest chainring in the front I cannot use anything but my largest (most teeth) gear on the rear cassette …
1
vote
1answer
21 views
What is good cold protection for face and head?
I've been increasingly riding at night recently in freezing temperatures.
I've got enough body gear to withstand the cold but my head and face area still feel too unprotected.
I' …
1
vote
1answer
210 views
Will cycling in the rain damage my bike?
The weather here has been pretty bad for quite a while now which has kept me off my bike for too long (it feels).
I tried cycling in heavy rain a few days back and it wasn't as ba …
1
vote
1answer
98 views
How do I adjust my hydraulic disk brakes?
I have Shimano XT/XTR brakes (XT calipers and XTR levers) on my bike and after having done about 1500km the levers are now taking close to the bar. There is very little wear on th …
1
vote
3answers
58 views
Best way to protect your chainstay?
I am looking of protecting the chainstay on my bike. I know there are commercial chainstay protectors, also many people wrap an old inner tube around the chainstay - what would yo …
1
vote
2answers
145 views
Tubeless tyre pressure on 29er wheels?
I know that tyre pressure is a pretty subjective thing with many factors coming into play (tyre type, terrain etc.) but would I be able to run lower pressures for the same conditio …
1
vote
0answers
233 views
What bike shops are there in Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA?
The idea behind this question is to create a complete and up-to-date list of bike shops and their contact details:
Name Address Phone Website
- …
1
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2answers
66 views
Any hints or tips for flying with a mountain bike?
I am going to be flying with my bike for the first time and would like to know if there are any things that I should be aware of when flying with a MTB - any hints or tips?
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2answers
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Where is a good place to get GPS tracks for mountain bike trails?
What are some good web pages for downloading GPS tracks? It's great to see other people's suggested rides, and the GPS information can tell you a lot about whether you're skilled/ …
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