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What is something you just learned, that you should have known for a while? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by nei7jc@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] gonzo0815@sh.itjust.works 46 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Repairing your bike is easy and checking the important parts every couple of months makes riding it a lot better.

[–] netburnr@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same thing with cars. Checking tires increases milage, checking fluids can save you a ton of money, changing oil isn't hard and takes basic tools.

[–] ZapBeebz_@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To clarify, just checking these things doesn't do anything. Checking them, knowing what's wrong, and then taking action is what saves you a ton of money.

[–] apex32@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, that reminds me of Seinfeld's taking vs. holding reservations joke:

https://youtu.be/4T2GmGSNvaM?si=JrtGjLudhv5Q3XFk

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[–] glimpseintotheshit@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Idk I try to take care of my bike but replacing the chain and adjusting the gears is something I'll probably never wrap my head around

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

It would be very simple to show you in person but difficult via text. YouTube would have good video instruction though.

[–] gonzo0815@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well that is one of the things I have no idea about. But maybe it depends on the type of mechanism you use? I can't imagine it would be too hard with my bike.

[–] glimpseintotheshit@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Yes probably, the last time i attempted this was with my old bike, which had one of those horrible 3x8 shifters. I guess it would be a lot easier with my current 1x12

[–] nei7jc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm still yet to lubricate my chains. I know I need to.

Also what do you use your bike for?

[–] gonzo0815@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Mainly to get to work (10 minutes), but also all other short ways and occasionally getting out in nature.

As soon as money allows it, I'll get a better one though. It's used and I mainly bought it because the seller was close to where I live, but I need a larger frame and I want more modern mechanics, e.g. disc brakes, overall.