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1. Brad Hefta-Gaub
   Administrator

   I noticed that Ridden Words has been writing about the process of winterizing his bike. He recently wrote about bike fenders.

   What do you do to winterize your bike?

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. hardly
   Member

   1. Serious Wash.
   2. Check brakes & rims, replace pads; adjust brake levers.
   3. Replace 'custom' splash guards.
   4. Lube Chain, shifting mechanisms, etc.
   5. Check all the bolts for tightness.
   6. Adjust shifting.

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. mattwheel
   Member

   For my main bike a switch to a liquid lube from a wax hoping to shed more of the water. I try to wash after each ride, especially if it is wet or salty out. I keep one of those spiral hoses, (which are so annoying to use regularly but are much easier to drain the water out of so they don't freeze,) a sponge, brush and soap in a 5 gallon busket. (We'll see who gets that reference.)

   Usually, though, I ride my fixie. I have a 1970's Giatane that I turned into a fixie. It has full fenders and is a great winter ride. No worries about the drive train. It is steel, so there is a slight worry about rust, but since I paid $25 for the frame it isn't too much of a worry. It was my commuting bike before I had to pick the kid up at daycare. For some reason my wife didn't like the car seat bungeed to the rack.

   Posted 10 months ago #

4. Brad Hefta-Gaub
   Administrator

   Fixies unite!

   Posted 10 months ago #

5. Karl On Sea
   Member

   I have a simple three step routine, but this only applies to my Sturdy Commuting bike - the others are fair weather rides:

   1. Apply more lube regularly.
   2. Wear gloves / more layers.
   3. Clean bike in the spring.

   I know - what a slob!

   Posted 10 months ago #

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