Mechanics Corner: Questions Answered!

Hello again! Time to address a few questions I recieved since I last posted. By the way, any questions you might have concerning BICYCLE MECHANICS, can be asked by clicking on "post a comment" found at the bottom of this post. Any other types of questions may be asked at your own risk!
"anonymous" asks: What is that knob on my Axel Comp for?" Answer: I don't know. Why don't YOU ask him? If I were you, I wouldn't let anybody on my suspension fork! Ha! Just kidding! Really, it's a preload adjuster. That would be a way to make your spring stiffer in your fork, requiring a greater force to activate the fork. Less preload does the opposite, making your fork squishier.
A couple questions were related to how often I will post. Gee! Kinda personal, don't ya' think? Well, the answer is every Monday. Now, on to todays tidbit! DOWN BOY! DOWN!
Now That You Have A Repair Stand........
Use it to clean your bike. But, hold on! Not just any 'ol way! Noooo-no! I have seen people ruin their bikes by cleaning them wrong. At least, I thought they were people. Maybe they were something else! ...........uh, that's another story.
Be very careful of high pressure water use! Even putting your thumb over the end of a regular garden hose can raise the pressure enough to get past those seals on your bearings and suspension components. Use a very wet rag, or sponge to knock off the chunks 'o earth, and rinse off the rest by letting water pour over your bike. I like to use a spray bottle of 409, or soap and water. Pedros Bike Lust is also awesome.
What I say: Use high pressure water sources, and you are asking for it! You are not human! You can't be reasoned with! Your bike will hate you!
Tip to anodized frame owners: Clean your bike with Hippie Slick! It's da bomb!
Tip to people with stickers on their bikes: Formula 409 can and will ruin stickers! Beware!
Until next week, Ride on, Foos!

Jeff Kerkove said at 8:40 AM :: ::