[sketchbook]

was going to take my nike in for a tune but can't afford a week or more turn-around time.

anyone here know of a good book i could get that will walk me through the process?

i used to tune my own road bike back in the day, but things have probably changed quite a bit?

thanks

 

[Rockin]

Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance

 

[sketchbook]

sweet. i will pick it up and see how well i can destroy my bike :thumbsup:

 

[Meat Foot]

sweet. i will pick it up and see how well i can destroy my bike :thumbsup:

The more you destroy, the closer you get to becoming an SSer. Hack away!

P.S.-Zinn's book is awesome BTW

 

[sketchbook]

doh! another damned acronym. SSer... hmmm.

got the book. now if i just had a bike stand... piss

 

[Meat Foot]

doh! another damned acronym. SSer... hmmm.

Hint: There is a whole board dedicated to this twisted lot. Me included in lot.

 

[Fat Bob]

insert smart arse response here:

was going to take my nike in for a tune but can't afford a week or more turn-around time.

anyone here know of a good book i could get that will walk me through the process?

i used to tune my own road bike back in the day, but things have probably changed quite a bit?

thanks

No need for a book! Typically when I tune up my Nike's (or any other sport shoes for that matter). I like to get new laces. I like i-bungees and Yanks style laces, but any will do. I then like to use a nylon brush and get all the trail grime out of the tread. I then like to apply shoe goo in any areas that are loose. Finally I like to take a damp terry cloth towel and wipe down all the surfaces. Best of luck with your shoe tune up.

 

[sketchbook]

oops. hehe

 

[Fat Bob]

Just bustin yer chops...

oops. hehe

No biggie on tuning the bike man, it's not any different than a road bike in that cables & housing work the same.

If your bike is ridden in the Oregon goop, I'm sure Cables & Housing will be the minimum. Cable adjustments are the same for road and mtn bikes. True your wheels, same as a road bike. If you have hydro disc brakes, and suspension front/rear leave that to a shop unless you're just anxious to tackle those yourself. If so go to the manufactures website and download their .pdf. Some sus forks require specialty tools and IMO not worth the cost.

Second the SS thing (single speed). My $.02 rigid 29er SS, but I'm a grumpy old fart

 

[sketchbook]

yeah, i do have hydro brakes as well as front and rear suspension.

however, its just the gears that are buggin me. should be an easy fix.