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Can someone recommend a good resource for getting a neglected bike back into riding condition? What tools I need, what sort of parts I should check if they need replacement, so on? (kbin.social)

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Can someone recommend a good resource for getting a neglected bike back into riding condition? What tools I need, what sort of parts I should check if they need replacement, so on?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

@Showroom7561 It's a ~25 year old entry level Schwinn which my parents bought me when I was younger. It's been in various storage places for at least ten years at this point. I'm going all in on this as it's time to stop talking about how I ought to be biking to various nearby stores. It's time for action.

I'm okay with buying tools and have a solid collection of home repair things plus a lot of electronics tools, but nothing bike specific outside a bike pump. I'm having trouble with finding a good guide though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Good for you!! I restored my son's 30 year old MTB last year after he outgrew it, and had ridden it all winter and for all errands... put something like 1100km on it, and it wasn't even my main bike!

This past week, I did end up buying a larger frame (also 30 year old) MTB that I spent a few days working on, and it rides like a dream now. I'm going to be using this bike a lot!

I hope you enjoy that Schwinn! RJ The Bike Guy is absolutely the place to learn about vintage bike repair, as he covers stuff you'll likely see in your bike. But Park Tool is also very concise and will be a huge asset.

Good luck!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

One of my biggest bicycle mistakes was selling the 90s Schwinn Frontier my parents bought me when i was a kid because the components were rusty and I wanted something with skinny tires. That bike could take a lot of punishment and would have made a great commuting and touring bike.