Mountain bike refurb

 

With the weather looking like it’s about to turn a corner I thought I’d have a look at my mountain bike and get it ready for some off road fun. 

I haven’t been on it for nearly two years as I concentrated on the road bike mainly. I put some air in the tyres a good start and then it came to rolling the darn thing and the chain was stiff. I got the ptfe spray out and gave it a good dose and a spin and it was fine. Now a brake check and the rear seemed to lock on, oh no this isn’t good. I gave it a couple of goes each time wiggling the disc in the calliper to free it off and now it seems fine. It’s just a case of giving it a ride ! 

Hopefully there’s some warm weather in the next few weeks and I can give it a bash, I live close to Blackpark so that’s always an option or there’s the jubilee river which has a nice cycle lane near it. What ever happens I’ll keep you updated! 

Have fun stay safe ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ


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