Bike Reminders
I’m creating this page to log bike maintenance issues.
Valdora AC Tri bike:
| Date | Mileage | Notes |
| Oct 2009. | 4500 | Got basic tune up at REI. Replaced all cables and bar tape. Still dropping a chain sometimes when downshifting from big to small chainring. I was hoping tune up would fix that. |
| Sept 19, 2009. | 4017 | Lubed bottom bracket because I rode 6 hours in the rain. I decided to take out my seat tube and turn the bike upside down. Water came out! That’s why I took apart the bracket to see if it was wet too. I keep wondering where else got wet. There is a little rust on my chain and casette. I oiled them real good. |
| August 17, 2009. | 3281 | Replaced chain. Replaced tires by swapping out my high pressure “race” tires, Vredestein Frotezza SE. Those had maybe 500 miles on them from 2.5 race seasons. I’ll be curious to see how the “race tires” wear with everyday training use. The tread was worn thru to the fabric on rear tire that originally came with the Valdora. I know that worn spot started when I had to brake real hard once going down a hill! I’ll keep the front one as a spare, since it still looks okay. |
| July 2009 | 3000 | Swapped cassette back to the 11/23 |
| April 2009 | 1500 | Swapped out cassette for a 12/25 |
| March 1, 2009 | 1000 | Replaced chain. Lubed Bottom Bracket. Basic Tune-up at REI store. New V-flow Saddle |
You are reading Triathlon Training Blog: my journey from couch potato to triathlete! Are you thinking you'd like to get started in the sport of triathlon, but you don't think you are lean enough, or fast enough, or athletic enough? 
I was hoping someone could help me out… I have done one tri and looking for a quality bike to use for awhile. I was hoping to spend no more than a $1000. What brands are out there for a starter with the drive to race.
Thanks
If you are still having problems with the chain A.front derailleur is not adjusted properly. B. Chain is wearing out. C.You need instructions on better shifting. Even a well tuned bike can over-shift in certain gear selections. I have 38 years of wrenching and can help you with any of your issues.