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Spring Tune Up Tips

If you don't ride in the winter, you've probably spent the winter months on the couch eating chips and watching television. Before you know it, spring will be here and a new season of mountain biking will begin. Even though your body may not be in shape, these tips will ensure that your bike is.

Before you take your bike out, check the wear and tear on your components and adjust them if its necessary. Start off with your chain. If you haven't replaced it in a year or more, it's time to do so. Over time, the individual parts in the chain will get worn out, increasing its effective length.

As this happens, the chain is no longer able to conform to the cog and the teeth of the chain ring, so it wears those teeth out to fit the profile of the chain. If you can replace the chain before it stretches too much you'll save yourself from having to replace high priced cogs and chain rings.

Now, check the bearing surfaces. These include your bottom bracket, hubs, and the headset. Each of these should turn without a problem with no play in the system. Before checking the underside bracket, make sure each cranking arm is snugged tight. Next, hold on to the crank arm (not the pedal) and wobble it back and forth. If you hear any clicking or if the crank arm binds, the underside bracket needs to be adjusted.

Do the exact same thing with your hubs. Take the wheels off the bike, spin the hub axles, then feel for any free play or binding. If you feel play or binding, you need to make an adjustment. To check the headset, start off by putting the newly adjusted wheels back on the bike.

Now, grab the front brake and pull and push the handle bars back and forth. There shouldn't be any play. If you lift the front end off the ground, the fork should turn very smoothly. If it feels rough, it needs to be any adjusted or replaced.

While your looking, check the condition of your cables and housing. The cables should be rust free and the housing shouldn't be cracked or kinked. If you see any of this you should replace the offending device, as if you don't your shifting and braking will be sluggish.

Last, you should inspect your brake pads. Most pads will have ridges or indicator marks that will let you know when they need to be replaced. Brake pads that are worn out will comprimise both safety and braking efficiency.

Once you've got the tune ups out of the way, it's time to go for a ride. With your mountain bike running better than ever, all you have to do now is have fun!

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Triggers & Bottom Metals Wolff 969000138-969000098-11221
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Wolff M1 Carbine Tune-Up Spring Kit 213903
Receiver & Action Parts Wolff 969180550-969180550-11185
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Fits U.S. M1 Carbine (except Universal Model Carbine). Contains one each: Ejector spring, extractor spring, hammer spring, safety plunger spring, sear spring, magazine catch spring, slide stop spring, and extra power recoil spring. Mfg: Wolff
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Accel Points Tune-up Kit - 8203
Price: USD 44.99
Merchant: Advance Auto Parts
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Wolff Sks 7.62mm Tune-Up Spring Kit 213907
Receiver & Action Parts Wolff 969301900-969301900-11185
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Fits Chinese and Russian variants. Kit contains (1) 27 1/2 lb. reduced power hammer spring (factory is approx. 34 lb.) and (1) reduced power sear/magazine latch spring. Mfg: Wolff
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Accel Points Tune-up Kit - 8104
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Wolff Mauser Tune-Up Kit & Individual Springs 221163
Triggers & Bottom Metals Wolff 969000132-969180520-11169
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Kit fits 1898 military and sporting actions. Contains (1) 22 lb. striker spring (factory is 19 lb.), bolt sleeve stop spring, floorplate catch spring and sear spring. Standard weight sear springs are available for 1891 and 1893/94/95/96 models. Mfg: Wolff
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Kimber Mfg. 1911 Auto Spring Tune Up Kit 279819
Slide & Firing Parts Kimber Mfg. 387000082-387000082-11662
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Premium-quality, steel alloy springs help you keep your Kimber in succession as smoothly and reliably as it did when it came out of the box. These are the same springs that are installed in .45 ACP/.40 S&W Kimbers at the factory. Each kit includes a factory weight recoil spring, firing pin spring, and mai [...]
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