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What is something you just learned, that you should have known for a while? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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[โ€“] 46 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Repairing your bike is easy and checking the important parts every couple of months makes riding it a lot better.

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  • [โ€“] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [โ€“] 17 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Lol, that reminds me of Seinfeld's taking vs. holding reservations joke:

    https://youtu.be/4T2GmGSNvaM?si=JrtGjLudhv5Q3XFk

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years 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

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    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.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'm still yet to lubricate my chains. I know I need to.

    Also what do you use your bike for?

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years 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.

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