vickster
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Hydraulic or mechanical discs?Hi
I just bought a Liv Alight 3 disc 2021. Just a run of the mill lightweight hybrid
Louise
Hybrid Repair and Maintenance Guide
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Roseland triker
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Easy to maintain that . Just keep it clean and lubed up.👍Hi
I just bought a Liv Alight 3 disc 2021. Just a run of the mill lightweight hybrid
Louise
Keeping it in the flat or on the landing?
Roseland triker
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Clues in the word "disc"
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Loueese
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I think they are hydraulic but I'll have to check
Louise
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Loueese
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I don't have it yet but will try and manoeuvre it into the kitchen
Louise
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Loueese
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ps it will probably be easier to work on if it's on the landing
Roseland triker
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The brakes can be a little awkward to get set up nicely but once done easy to maintain. Keep the cables greasedps it will probably be easier to work on if it's on the landing
Rest is simple enough
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Loueese
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Things often sound simple but when, like me, you know nothing they can seem complicated and mystifying. I don't even know what lubrication/grease etc to get. Hopefully, things will become clearer over time and I suppose I won't have to do much until after its first service.
Louise
Roseland triker
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First service should be included with the cost of the bike. The shop mechanic will set it up then re-set it after a few weeks riding.
They should grease the inner cables when they build the bike but probably not.
Which shop are you using?
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Loueese
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Yes, I know. I've bought it from Dales Cycles - it's walking distance from me. I'll probably walk the bike home when I pick it up - though might dare to ride it a bit along the towpath
They are fitting mudguards for me (and a kickstand)Louise
Roseland triker
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You will be fine. Ride it!👍
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Loueese
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I'm not really confident enough to ride it all the way home. I managed to topple over when I was trying it in the shop earlier... Fortunately, I only damaged my pride.
Louise
Roseland triker
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Lol I think you could fit stabilisers but I don't think you need them.
Just ride it and grin
That's the way👍
New bike day requirements state that
Just ride it and grin
That's the way👍
New bike day requirements state that
Ajax Bay
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Spec seems to be:
Tektro 172 Disc / Tektro MD-U510 and Shimano ST-EF41
So mechanical.
@Roseland triker poo poos @vickster Q, gets the answer 'think hydraulic' and then segues into:
Why grease the cables (new bike, new inners, new outers) - tell us more? Shimano recommends not doing so, I think. Old habits die hard, mind.
