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

submitted 11 months ago by nei7jc@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] gonzo0815@sh.itjust.works 46 points 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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.