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Didn't use my bike for several months

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  • 20-08-2019 10:10pm
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    Amouar
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    Hi,

    I bought a brand new Giant ATX 2 June last year and I only used it a few times since then. The bike wasn't used at all for the past couple of months but I will start using it daily in order to commute to work.

    I don't know much about bicycle maintenance therefore I wanted to know what i should do before starting to use it again? The chain and all other components are a little bit dusty but appear to be working well.

    I wanted to know if there anything that I must do before riding the bike daily to work (on top of making sure that the tyres have the correct pressure) ? Should i just add some oil to the chain? Do you recommend any of Lidl products for this? https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/cycling-back-in-the-saddle/bicycle-cleaning-assortment/p23937

    Thanks a lot


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    magicbastarder
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    pump the tyres, oil the chain and bring it out for a quick spin to make sure everything is in working order.

    the first product listed it an all weather chain spray - give the chain a light spray with that and wipe off any excess.


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    ED E
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    Give it a wash too, washing it is a good way to force yourself to find problems.


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    [Deleted User]
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    ED E wrote: »
    Give it a wash too, washing it is a good way to force yourself to find problems.

    Great advice, many a time I've notice X is looking a little worn or Y needs replacing when washing the bike.


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    Amouar
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    the first product listed it an all weather chain spray - give the chain a light spray with that and wipe off any excess.

    I just bought the all weather chain spray from Lidl. Should I apply it on both sides of the chain or only on the top of the chain? Do I need to wait for it to dry before moving the pedals in order to apply it on the whole chain?

    Thanks


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    Cee-Jay-Cee
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    Amouar wrote: »
    I just bought the all weather chain spray from Lidl. Should I apply it on both sides of the chain or only on the top of the chain? Do I need to wait for it to dry before moving the pedals in order to apply it on the whole chain?

    Thanks

    Run the chain backwards by turning the pedals backwards and spray as you turn till you’ve the chain covered. Keep turning the chain to ensure it’s properly covered and then wipe the excess from the sides (get a cloth between fingers and thumb and grip the sides of the chain and turn the pedal/crank.

    Make sure when you are spraying that you are not getting any on the alloy braking surface of the rear wheel.


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