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orwellian9
I ride for excercise, but soon I'm going to start riding a couple miles a day for transportation purposes. As such, I want my bike safe and ready to handle the Chicago winter.
Places Like Kozy's and Village seem to be huge ripoffs to me (inexpierienced kids working there, crazy prices). I want to do this as cheap as possible (it seems to me most would be capable of the service I want to do)...
True wheels
Adjust brakes and shifting
New tubes (I'm losing about 40 PSI per week--I am heavy, so I don't know if this should be)
General road worthiness maintenance
Get the squeek out of my steering.
and the springs in my comfort seat are getting a little soft, I'd like something done if possible.
Let me know how much something like this should cost and where I should get it done (also, how not to get screwed over).
Answer
A general tune-up would include brakes, shifting, and checking all the bolts to make sure everything is properly tightened. Expect to pay 30-40 bucks for that.
Truing wheels will run you another 20-30 bucks.
Your squeeky steering might be fixed by the general tune, but it could mean that your headset would need to be serviced. Expect 20 bucks or so for that.
New tubes, 5 bucks each, plus labor of another 5-10 bucks.
Together you are looking at 100 or so dollars. That does not include any parts that need to be replaced, specifically brake and shift cables and housing, or anything with your seat.
I know that may seem like a lot, but generally it is necessary to have your bike in optimal condition. If your bike is already working fine, there usually isn't a need to do any drastic overhauling, maybe just the general tune to make sure nothing is loose.
You can always save money by doing things yourself. You should at least learn how to change your own tire. It is very easy to learn and may save you a long walk someday. Also, while I don't know of any specific locations, you may be able to find some general bike maintenance classes so you can do the work yourself. Or just find somebody you know that knows how to work on a bike and pay them with beer!! :)
A general tune-up would include brakes, shifting, and checking all the bolts to make sure everything is properly tightened. Expect to pay 30-40 bucks for that.
Truing wheels will run you another 20-30 bucks.
Your squeeky steering might be fixed by the general tune, but it could mean that your headset would need to be serviced. Expect 20 bucks or so for that.
New tubes, 5 bucks each, plus labor of another 5-10 bucks.
Together you are looking at 100 or so dollars. That does not include any parts that need to be replaced, specifically brake and shift cables and housing, or anything with your seat.
I know that may seem like a lot, but generally it is necessary to have your bike in optimal condition. If your bike is already working fine, there usually isn't a need to do any drastic overhauling, maybe just the general tune to make sure nothing is loose.
You can always save money by doing things yourself. You should at least learn how to change your own tire. It is very easy to learn and may save you a long walk someday. Also, while I don't know of any specific locations, you may be able to find some general bike maintenance classes so you can do the work yourself. Or just find somebody you know that knows how to work on a bike and pay them with beer!! :)
How do i put on a 1979 harley davidson spring seat?
dietzc2000
Answer
The bike in this picture has a spring solo seat and it is a 1979 sporty. All I had to do it change the frame. Just kidding. If you bought the 30 dollar ebay special, you may have to ditch the bracket in the front and look for one that is the diameter of your frame. As far as the rear goes, you'll have to drill holes for your bolts to holt on the springs. If your backbone doesn't have a big decline, then you'll need larger springs so the center of the seat won't hit. If you don't have the frame geometry to do this, then you'll have to get some custom brackets made.
The bike in this picture has a spring solo seat and it is a 1979 sporty. All I had to do it change the frame. Just kidding. If you bought the 30 dollar ebay special, you may have to ditch the bracket in the front and look for one that is the diameter of your frame. As far as the rear goes, you'll have to drill holes for your bolts to holt on the springs. If your backbone doesn't have a big decline, then you'll need larger springs so the center of the seat won't hit. If you don't have the frame geometry to do this, then you'll have to get some custom brackets made.
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