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So I just bought a Bontrager Trip 1 speed-o for my mountain bike, and just wanted to know how I should go about washing my bike with the speed-o attached.
I just remove the computer from the base (it should just pop loose - check your owners manual to see how) and give it the hose. Be sure that you fasten the computer securely when you put it back in the base, or you might lose it on the trail (that happened to a friend of mine, yeah, a friend... )
No, you don't want to use WD-40 on your drive train. While it has mild lubricating properties, it is mainly a water displacer (thus the WD in the name). You need to use an actual lubricant designed for chains.
Get some chain degreaser and use a rag to wipe the sprockets and the chain (lightly grip the bottom of the chain and run the pedals backward to do the chain). This will help remove any old lube/dirt that is still on the drive train after washing. You can run the rag between the gears of the cassette (rear sprocket) like floss to clean out between them.
Then get some chain lube (I use this stuff - Boeshield T-9® | Corrosion Protection and Waterproof Lubrication, but most lubes from the bike shop will do fine), and drip it on the chain above the cassette while running the pedals backward slowly. Try to get one drop per chain pivot. Use a clean rag to lightly remove any excess from the chain.
Using the words "bike" and "speedo" in the thread title conjures up some very strange images...
I'm letting some kids work for a very old bike of mine, but I noticed the cable action is really stiff from age and disuse. Suggestions on a lubricant? (The bike is old enough that replacing cables would be overkill).
Using the words "bike" and "speedo" in the thread title conjures up some very strange images...
I'm letting some kids work for a very old bike of mine, but I noticed the cable action is really stiff from age and disuse. Suggestions on a lubricant? (The bike is old enough that replacing cables would be overkill).
Any type of gear oil. Heck even lemon oil in a wood polisher will work on the cheap. Just wipe off excess as it will attract dirt.
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