I know some of you guys are out there every week rockin' it on that vintage cycle. You keep telling yourself "I need a new bike." Well, if you don't have the cash for a new bike right now I found a great article on the Top 9 Ways to make that old bike feel new again. by Carl Martens on MTObikes.com Here are the highlights: 1. Get A Tune-Up! 2. Replace Cables 3. Replace Drivetrain (I just did) 4. Rebuild Suspension Components 5. Upgrade Parts 6. Clean Your Bike (You should clean your bike after every ride, it will help a lot) 7. Try A Different Configuration 8. Try Different Tires 9. Get a Pro Fitting. I hope this helps make your current ride feel new again.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Make That Old Bike Feel New Again
I know some of you guys are out there every week rockin' it on that vintage cycle. You keep telling yourself "I need a new bike." Well, if you don't have the cash for a new bike right now I found a great article on the Top 9 Ways to make that old bike feel new again. by Carl Martens on MTObikes.com Here are the highlights: 1. Get A Tune-Up! 2. Replace Cables 3. Replace Drivetrain (I just did) 4. Rebuild Suspension Components 5. Upgrade Parts 6. Clean Your Bike (You should clean your bike after every ride, it will help a lot) 7. Try A Different Configuration 8. Try Different Tires 9. Get a Pro Fitting. I hope this helps make your current ride feel new again.
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