Comments on: Regular Maintenance for the Bicycle Commuter http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/ Bike Your Drive! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Bike Maintenance tips « In The Spin http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-16379 Bike Maintenance tips « In The Spin Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:04:58 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-16379 [...] 9th, 2007 by Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney · 14 Comments As bike commuters, we rely on our bikes to get us to and from work without breaking down. A few [...] [...] 9th, 2007 by Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney · 14 Comments As bike commuters, we rely on our bikes to get us to and from work without breaking down. A few [...]

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13326 Ghost Rider Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:20:16 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13326 Bwaah ha ha...I paint my toenails, too. Bwaah ha ha…I paint my toenails, too.

]]> By: Mike Myers http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13321 Mike Myers Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:01:49 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13321 Nice look, Jack. Pink shirt, camo manpris, and blue Crocs. Seminole Heights must be much more evolved than Citrus County. That look would get you killed here. LOL Nice look, Jack. Pink shirt, camo manpris, and blue Crocs. Seminole Heights must be much more evolved than Citrus County. That look would get you killed here. LOL

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13295 Ghost Rider Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:06:32 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13295 What? What could be easier than a quart of linseed oil and a household funnel? Not sure about the Ernesto lube cleanup -- I've applied it to three chains, and it hasn't attracted too much dirt -- but I haven't done a cleaning afterward...I want to see how long this stuff lasts before the chain starts to squeak. I applied it, let it soak in overnight and then wiped off the excess. I also lubed my electric "power painter" with it -- and the painter loved it. It runs smoother than the day I bought it! What? What could be easier than a quart of linseed oil and a household funnel?

Not sure about the Ernesto lube cleanup — I’ve applied it to three chains, and it hasn’t attracted too much dirt — but I haven’t done a cleaning afterward…I want to see how long this stuff lasts before the chain starts to squeak. I applied it, let it soak in overnight and then wiped off the excess.

I also lubed my electric “power painter” with it — and the painter loved it. It runs smoother than the day I bought it!

]]> By: Raiyn http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13293 Raiyn Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:01:11 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13293 I've been meaning to try one of the bio-lubes, but I'm not going to switch until it's chain and cassette time again. How's the Ernesto's in clean-up terms? With the Boeshield it's pretty much self cleaning (at least in town) you just spray the new stuff on and wipe it off the next day. Grit and pulley crud hasn't been an issue. In fairness, I have to mention that I use a Finish Line Grit Picker to help keep things clean, however, I don't remember crud being a real issue before I installed the Grit Picker when using Boeshield. The boiled linseed oil tip is a good one, but as far as ease of use goes, the cans trump the quart. I’ve been meaning to try one of the bio-lubes, but I’m not going to switch until it’s chain and cassette time again. How’s the Ernesto’s in clean-up terms? With the Boeshield it’s pretty much self cleaning (at least in town) you just spray the new stuff on and wipe it off the next day. Grit and pulley crud hasn’t been an issue. In fairness, I have to mention that I use a Finish Line Grit Picker to help keep things clean, however, I don’t remember crud being a real issue before I installed the Grit Picker when using Boeshield.

The boiled linseed oil tip is a good one, but as far as ease of use goes, the cans trump the quart.

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13235 Ghost Rider Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:50:01 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13235 Funnily enough, in the intervening months since I wrote this article, I've fallen out of love with White Lightning. I've had the chance to try Purple Extreme (great lube) and Ernesto lube (so far it's great and it's OK for the environment). Boeshield is pretty awesome stuff, too. It makes a great gun barrel preservative for storage...crucially important for humid Florida. I haven't used it on bikes yet, though, as I only have a tiny drip bottle. Another alternative to FrameSaver or Boeshield for frame protection is boiled linseed oil (FrameSaver is just aerosolized linseed oil) -- a quart is incredibly cheap and just as effective. Funnily enough, in the intervening months since I wrote this article, I’ve fallen out of love with White Lightning. I’ve had the chance to try Purple Extreme (great lube) and Ernesto lube (so far it’s great and it’s OK for the environment).

Boeshield is pretty awesome stuff, too. It makes a great gun barrel preservative for storage…crucially important for humid Florida. I haven’t used it on bikes yet, though, as I only have a tiny drip bottle.

Another alternative to FrameSaver or Boeshield for frame protection is boiled linseed oil (FrameSaver is just aerosolized linseed oil) — a quart is incredibly cheap and just as effective.

]]> By: Raiyn http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13231 Raiyn Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:46:31 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-13231 Great article! The only thing I disagree with is the White Lightning. I used White Lightning for about a year when I first came down here on a local wrench's recommendation and it really didn't work that well for me either in town or playing in the dirt. After trying several lubes over the intervening years, I've found that Boeshield works better, lasts longer and doesn't wash off in the rain as readily as White Lightning. (Get the spray can available at Sears and Motorcycle shops not the drip bottle. You'll get more at a lower price) Not only that, but as a side note, it makes for a good internal rustproofer (which is a must for steel bikes in FL) in lieu of JP Weigle Framesaver, and makes a fine household lubricant in place of WD-40 (evil incarnate) Great article! The only thing I disagree with is the White Lightning. I used White Lightning for about a year when I first came down here on a local wrench’s recommendation and it really didn’t work that well for me either in town or playing in the dirt. After trying several lubes over the intervening years, I’ve found that Boeshield works better, lasts longer and doesn’t wash off in the rain as readily as White Lightning.
(Get the spray can available at Sears and Motorcycle shops not the drip bottle. You’ll get more at a lower price)
Not only that, but as a side note, it makes for a good internal rustproofer (which is a must for steel bikes in FL) in lieu of JP Weigle Framesaver, and makes a fine household lubricant in place of WD-40 (evil incarnate)

]]> By: What your Service Manager doesn’t want you to know: “Chem and Lube” | Mountain Bike Riders http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-7355 What your Service Manager doesn’t want you to know: “Chem and Lube” | Mountain Bike Riders Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:37:38 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-7355 [...] can do this themselves in their own garage or under a tree while sipping some lemonade. Ghost Rider shows you how you can easily do all that jazz yourself…with pictures [...] [...] can do this themselves in their own garage or under a tree while sipping some lemonade. Ghost Rider shows you how you can easily do all that jazz yourself…with pictures [...]

]]> By: greg http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1050 greg Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:42:48 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1050 this is for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! critical mass JULY 21st @ 6:30 PM. meet @ Tempe Beach park & ride with everyone for a critical mass to 5th St. & Roosevelt (Lsot Leaf Tavern). After the mass (2) alleycats for both geared and fixed will occur with the fixed being winner takes all! & The gear being 123. 5$/person for each alleycat/scavenger hunt. please come and support the cause. Unite and support the independence we have to ride these streets too!! for more info email -fixedgearhead69@gmail.com this is for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
critical mass JULY 21st @ 6:30 PM. meet @ Tempe Beach park & ride with everyone for a critical mass to 5th St. & Roosevelt (Lsot Leaf Tavern). After the mass (2) alleycats for both geared and fixed will occur with the fixed being winner takes all! & The gear being 123. 5$/person for each alleycat/scavenger hunt. please come and support the cause. Unite and support the independence we have to ride these streets too!! for more info email -fixedgearhead69@gmail.com

]]> By: steve http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1048 steve Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:02:49 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/07/09/regular-maintenance-for-the-bicycle-commuter/#comment-1048 Thanks for the Nexus hub picture. That really helps. Thanks for the Nexus hub picture. That really helps.

]]>