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mikeyboy122
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Location: namyang
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 Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: Bicycle maintenance |
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A friend of mine just went back to Ireland after a few years and he gave me a cool mountain bike. But it needs some adjustments (brakes stick, he's shorter than me, check de-railer, lube, etc). I live near Suwon in Namyang. Do motorbike places mess with bicycles or does anyone know of a good bicycle repair shop? Thanks in advance and have a good one.  |
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OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:57 am Post subject: Re: Bicycle maintenance |
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| mikeyboy122 wrote: |
| A friend of mine just went back to Ireland after a few years and he gave me a cool mountain bike. But it needs some adjustments (brakes stick, he's shorter than me, check de-railer, lube, etc). I live near Suwon in Namyang. Do motorbike places mess with bicycles or does anyone know of a good bicycle repair shop? Thanks in advance and have a good one. |
You could do a lot of that yourself if you want to do the online research for it. Usually tightening up the cables is pretty easy and works wonders. Aside from that pretty much any place that sells bikes will fix them as well. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| skip the motorbike shop. there has got to be a bicycle store in your area. |
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The Den
Joined: 26 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Here are a couple of links to some really good biking websites. These websites break down even complicated repairs and allow you to do them yourself. Going to a bike shop would probably help you find good trails in your area.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/
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http://www.parktool.com/repair/
Have a good one. |
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Goodgoings
Joined: 27 Mar 2003
Location: Seoul
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Pyongshin Sangja
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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| You can't do a whole host of repairs on a bike properly without a fairly expensive, large, heavy, collection of tools, cutters, hammers and wrenches (and a workstand and wheel truing stand helps too.) These tools are bicycle specific, so they tend to be quite expensive. Not to mention a large collection of spare parts, oils and lubes for a wide variety of bikes. Oh yeah, and an air compressor, maybe a drill, some bolt cutters, a propane torch and a couple of grinders. Then try shipping this stuff back to your home country. That's why they have bike shops. You need one, and yeah, the motorbike shop will just tell you to get lost unless all you need is air. |
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Crockpot2001
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Pyongshin Sangja wrote: |
| You can't do a whole host of repairs on a bike properly without a fairly expensive, large, heavy, collection of tools, cutters, hammers and wrenches (and a workstand and wheel truing stand helps too.) These tools are bicycle specific, so they tend to be quite expensive. Not to mention a large collection of spare parts, oils and lubes for a wide variety of bikes. Oh yeah, and an air compressor, maybe a drill, some bolt cutters, a propane torch and a couple of grinders. Then try shipping this stuff back to your home country. That's why they have bike shops. You need one, and yeah, the motorbike shop will just tell you to get lost unless all you need is air. |
Depending on what needs lovin', I agree it can be pricey for the right tools. When I can over I brought an extensive collection of my shop tools. However, I now know that labor here is stupid cheap. I had new bearing cups put in a new frame I got for the wife. It was W5000 to have them pressed here in Korea! The tool is about $100-$200 new. Hell, I could left some other tools at home too to save weight on our shipment. They are nice to have though.
Take the bike to a good shop for an overhaul. Ask for a quote first. If there are new parts involved the labor may be totally free. Ask.
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Join Me
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Crockpot2001 wrote: |
| Pyongshin Sangja wrote: |
| You can't do a whole host of repairs on a bike properly without a fairly expensive, large, heavy, collection of tools, cutters, hammers and wrenches (and a workstand and wheel truing stand helps too.) These tools are bicycle specific, so they tend to be quite expensive. Not to mention a large collection of spare parts, oils and lubes for a wide variety of bikes. Oh yeah, and an air compressor, maybe a drill, some bolt cutters, a propane torch and a couple of grinders. Then try shipping this stuff back to your home country. That's why they have bike shops. You need one, and yeah, the motorbike shop will just tell you to get lost unless all you need is air. |
Depending on what needs lovin', I agree it can be pricey for the right tools. When I can over I brought an extensive collection of my shop tools. However, I now know that labor here is stupid cheap. I had new bearing cups put in a new frame I got for the wife. It was W5000 to have them pressed here in Korea! The tool is about $100-$200 new. Hell, I could left some other tools at home too to save weight on our shipment. They are nice to have though.
Take the bike to a good shop for an overhaul. Ask for a quote first. If there are new parts involved they labor may be totally free. Ask. |
Just keep in mind the reason the labor is free is because the owner offers free labor as an incentive for people to buy their bikes and parts from him. At the very least all your cables probably need changing to get the bike in top order so I would suggest that to the owner. That way he makes a little something off his time as well. If you don't have lights for your bike you could also buy some of them or maybe a helmet...all of which you should be using on the streets of Korea. |
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The Den
Joined: 26 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:20 am Post subject: |
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| Pyongshin Sangja wrote: |
| You can't do a whole host of repairs on a bike properly without a fairly expensive, large, heavy, collection of tools, cutters, hammers and wrenches (and a workstand and wheel truing stand helps too.) These tools are bicycle specific, so they tend to be quite expensive. Not to mention a large collection of spare parts, oils and lubes for a wide variety of bikes. Oh yeah, and an air compressor, maybe a drill, some bolt cutters, a propane torch and a couple of grinders. Then try shipping this stuff back to your home country. That's why they have bike shops. You need one, and yeah, the motorbike shop will just tell you to get lost unless all you need is air. |
Bullshit. You can do most of the adjustments mentioned by the OP with a good multitool. Cost about 50.00. I know because I have done them. |
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Pyongshin Sangja
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok, buddy. You're right, you can do everything with a multi-tool. And you can buy fantastic bikes at E-Mart. |
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The Den
Joined: 26 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| darn right i'm right, buddy |
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Rob'sdad
Joined: 12 May 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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| The best thing you can do is score a bike in your 'hood. Ask the kids or the parents to introduce you to the bike shop that they frequent. The owner will cut you a deal, hook you up with lights, a ringy-dingy, a lock and tune up your ride when you need it. |
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