Warner
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I have been thinking about what I want to do as a "Winter tune up" to my MAB. If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas for what they plan on doing, please reply. Here's my list, both must-do's and might-do's:
For sure:
True both wheels
Clean rims and check for brake noise afterwards - replace pads if necessary
Align Staton drive chain better (it's slightly mis-aligned)
Tighten up second muffler mounting - possibly braze or tape it on
Figure better bag securing method
Clean and lubricate bike, chain, and cables
Adjust front and rear derailleurs - replace rear cable if needed
Clean and lube air filter
Maybe:
Replace kill switch - I had to rebuild it once and it's not as positive as it was when new.
These next 3 go together I think and would contribute greatly to increased comfort. Since my bike is an older Trek, it uses the older style (threaded) headset, so a bunch of changes would likely be necessary.
Look into changing over to suspension forks
Look into changing over to higher handlebars - the leaned over moutain bike bars and getting a little old.
Look into disk brake conversion - Apparently I can only do a FRONT conversion with the normal Staton chain drive kit according to Staton.
Your thoughts or suggestions welcome,
Warner
For sure:
True both wheels
Clean rims and check for brake noise afterwards - replace pads if necessary
Align Staton drive chain better (it's slightly mis-aligned)
Tighten up second muffler mounting - possibly braze or tape it on
Figure better bag securing method
Clean and lubricate bike, chain, and cables
Adjust front and rear derailleurs - replace rear cable if needed
Clean and lube air filter
Maybe:
Replace kill switch - I had to rebuild it once and it's not as positive as it was when new.
These next 3 go together I think and would contribute greatly to increased comfort. Since my bike is an older Trek, it uses the older style (threaded) headset, so a bunch of changes would likely be necessary.
Look into changing over to suspension forks
Look into changing over to higher handlebars - the leaned over moutain bike bars and getting a little old.
Look into disk brake conversion - Apparently I can only do a FRONT conversion with the normal Staton chain drive kit according to Staton.
Your thoughts or suggestions welcome,
Warner
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