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In my first year back on a mountain bike, after a 12 year break
Apart from finding local trails and fabulous scenery I would have never seen, I've learnt loads about bikes too.
Some jobs I've taken on for the first time.
Replacing the chain (I never checked the chain on my old bike!)
Replacing an external bottom bracket
Fitted a new freehub
Bleeding hydraulic brakes
Replacing wheel bearings
Working on the bike has taught me how the various parts work, and saved me a fair bit of money as well.
I did have to invest in some proper specific tools, but it was money well spent.
Apart from finding local trails and fabulous scenery I would have never seen, I've learnt loads about bikes too.
Some jobs I've taken on for the first time.
Replacing the chain (I never checked the chain on my old bike!)
Replacing an external bottom bracket
Fitted a new freehub
Bleeding hydraulic brakes
Replacing wheel bearings
Working on the bike has taught me how the various parts work, and saved me a fair bit of money as well.
I did have to invest in some proper specific tools, but it was money well spent.