Hi All,
I've had a GT Nomad Sport (Hybrid) for 3 years. I took it to get fixed, the repair quote was $411!. It basically needs everything bar the gears and frame to be replaced. The bike originally cost $750, and so I've decided to move to a new bike to avoid continued high repair bills.
I'd like your advice on different bikes for the type of riding I'm doing as well as tips to easily maintain my bike to lengthen the life of my bike parts.
Here's the detail:
I've so far been given the following tips to get a better like out of my parts:
Cheers - The Captain
I've had a GT Nomad Sport (Hybrid) for 3 years. I took it to get fixed, the repair quote was $411!. It basically needs everything bar the gears and frame to be replaced. The bike originally cost $750, and so I've decided to move to a new bike to avoid continued high repair bills.
I'd like your advice on different bikes for the type of riding I'm doing as well as tips to easily maintain my bike to lengthen the life of my bike parts.
Here's the detail:
- I ride 3-4 days a week to and from work
- Distance is 14kms each way
- It involves some hills, not too steep.
- My daily trip involves riding on footpaths, road, and bikeways.
- I weigh a little under 80kgs so most bikes should handle my weight.
- I'm happy to wear a backpack - no panniers required.
I've so far been given the following tips to get a better like out of my parts:
- Better balancing when going over any bumps to balance my weight over both wheels (I already do this).
- Scrub the chain & Cluster with a brush, soap & water every week.
- Lube the chain every week (I already do this).
- Keep the tyre pressure to the correct PSI by inflating every week (I already do this).
Cheers - The Captain