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Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Decal Mechanical Engineering 98/198 spraang 14 Lecture 11

Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Decal Mechanical Engineering 98/198 spraang 14 Lecture 11. Logistics. Last Chance to Make Up Missed Classes Shop hours/ attendance Essay. Touring. Long-distance travel by bicycle. What’s Required. You, determination and training Your bike

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Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Decal Mechanical Engineering 98/198 spraang 14 Lecture 11

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  1. Bicycle Mechanics and Repair DecalMechanical Engineering 98/198spraang 14Lecture 11

  2. Logistics • Last Chance to Make Up Missed Classes • Shop hours/ attendance • Essay

  3. Touring Long-distance travel by bicycle

  4. What’s Required • You, determination and training • Your bike • Tent, cooking equipment, clothes and food • Planning, planning, planning!

  5. Some Routes TransAmerica Trail Louis and Clark Trail Pacific Coast Trail Atlantic Trail

  6. The Touring Bike

  7. Touring Resources • www.adventurecycling.org • http://www.bicycletouring101.com/ • www.rivbike.com • www.sheldonbrown.com • www.fullyloadedtouring.com

  8. Bike Restoration

  9. Completely Disassemble • Remove from the frame • Fork • Drivetrain • Wheels • Brakes • Seatpost • Stem/Handlebars • Cover with tape • All threads • Bottom Bracet • Headset Tape

  10. Sand down frame to remove rust and even out the surface. Wipe clean

  11. Suspend the frame in dust free space Use primer if possible Paint many light coats instead of few heavy coats Paint hard to reach areas first Use clear coat after paint has had at least a day to dry Allow clear coat to dry for at least a day (it will take two weeks to completely dry

  12. Buying a bike – Part Two How to choose a bike on Craigslist and ebay: • How does it fit? • Do your research! • Why is the buyer selling? • Bring a friend. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2330447767.html

  13. General Tips • Find out the model/year • What is the quality of the • components? • Estimate the general age • Check the frame, components, • and wheels • Test ride! • Be patient Places a Frame May Break Additional resources: http://www.usedbicycleguide.com/Bicycle%20Inspection.html http://www.sheldonbrown.com/selling.html

  14. No’s • Walmart bikes • Carbon fiber lugged into aluminum • Dented • Car name • Swiss bikes • Right size

  15. Bike Fit A novel by Daniel Rietz

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