Phil (ascentale)11h ago

@DeltaWye asks:

Q7. Is there a rule of thumb for #bicycles that don’t get used often where the tires should be changed out after so many years?

(What else should be changed periodically, based on time, regardless of usage?)

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Show threadAI6YR Ben
@ascentale @DeltaWye @bikenite #BikeNite A7. I go by the "10 year rule" which is the rule for car tires, even if not driven. Or earlier if you see any sign of aging or it was stored outside in UV light. I made the grave, grave mistake (fortunately without a crash) of driving around on my road bike's 40+ year old tires, where it practically crumbled into bits and where the tube was so soft it would not detach from where it had melted into the tire itself. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. 😬
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Show threadAI6YR Ben11h ago
@ascentale @DeltaWye @bikenite Ooh, forgot part 2 of the answer to #BikeNite A7, which is also to change out the brake pads. I had a few brake pads which looked perfectly fine but hard as rocks, day and night difference in stopping power. So definitely, tubes, tires, brakes, and probably the tire liner inside.
Show threadrawe10h ago

@ai6yr @ascentale @DeltaWye @bikenite +1 on brake pads.

In general, its a good idea to inspect a bike that was not used for like a year for signs of corrosion. Once had the disc brake pad material separate from the metal part as rust was slowly creeping in.