[RBW] Re: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.

2012-03-27 Thread Imladris
A related question: How often should Frame Saver be applied to the interior of the frame (assuming that it was applied during the build- up of the bike)? I've never re-applied? Does it need to be? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.

2012-03-22 Thread stevep33
Clean the brakes out.. maybe give the brake pads a light sanding to renew the surface that may be chewed up from winter grit. on a related note, I've started using Chain L lube, and it's as terrific as claimed - long lasting, low maintenance. Use this stuff if you are putting on a new chain. Sum

[RBW] Re: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.

2012-03-21 Thread William
After a bunch of wet riding, a good wipe down of the black grime off the rims and scrub the brakepads could be good. That black filth grinds away brakepads and eventually even rim side walls. Do you know how to check your chain for stretch? Some people just swap out their chain every 2000 mi

[RBW] Re: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.

2012-03-21 Thread Smitty
Sounds to me that all you need to do is swap out tires and keep pedaling... assuming everything else (brakes, detailers, etc) works fine. One thing to consider... would be to get some degreaser and clean your drive train. Probably not mandatory though. --Smitty On Wednesday, March 21, 2