Hi, I am not sure where to post this, im sorry if It shouldnt be here. I am severely depressed and desperate to get some.. freedom back.
I can remove this post if not allowed.
I used to ride, had a nice road bike I could use regularly, that a friends father always maintained for me. I never learned about any of it. I know there are tubes in the tires likely ruined. This is my bike that has been sitting in a partially exposed shed for five years.
It is a bit rusty, and looks in need of a lot of help. Im asking my huaband if we can repair it to working order for my gift on mothers day, but as I look at it more and more, I just see dollar signs going up and up.
But I know nothing.
do any of you folks out there, know if it might be difficult to restore? Ideas for resources? Im about to look up bike repair shops in my area, but Im afraid this repair might cost more than is reasonable as a mothers day thing.
I look at this and just, metaphor written all over it. This bike is to my life.
anyhow, would it be expenisive? is a bike tune up expensive? Im terrified for some reason. please help.
So knowing absolutely nothing about the bike's history or condition beside this post, I can list some probable bare minimum to get it running again
There may be some bearings and whatnot rusty or loose, can't tell from picture, but that's what I'd start with. If you'll bring the bike to a mechanic, they'll probably bill 30-50 scamcoins per hour for the work, depending on where you live. With just what's listed above, should be 1 hour work unless there's a lot more stuff to fix
If you can rattle the bike around a little bit and tell what feels strange and what feels normal, or what you've felt you don't like, please tell and can maybe try to be more helpful :)
Edit: also much love for wanting to bring new life to an old bike <3
Everybody here is so fast to replace the chain... Put some oil on it and give it a whirl! I've ridden on chains way rustier and crustier than this and had them work just fine.
If the chain is actually bad, it will tell you about it when you try to ride.
I get it back this afternoon, no chain replacement needed! the back tire and both tubes are the only new things it needed!
Im bout to have a new feeling bike this afternoon, Im dancing in my pants til I get it back! :D
For a very good reason, chains tend to be a bit of catalyst for other problems. Worn chain will start eating the chainrings and cassette, causing more expensive harm if not replaced in time.
Chains wear out if you use them while rusty. If the rust has accumulated while the bike was not in use, it should be fine to just oil it well.
Chains wear out naturally, and surprisingly fast. Rust only accelerates that, as does riding in shitty conditions, not cleaning and/or lubricating the chain properly
Thank you. This is all good. Def seems doable! Were going to bring it to the shop this weekend, I was worried it would be 300 or more, and seems like it wont be this much.
thank you for easing my worry