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Would you repair this bike? (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by phonics@lemmy.world to c/bikewrench@lemmy.world

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I never repaired anything in my life, but could be a fun way to learn how bikes work. Breaks don't work. Chain and gearing is rusted to hell. Is it too far gone to bother with?

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[–] phant@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It's not a great bike, but it looks easily repairable and any working bike is a good bike. Tonnes of info out there on fixing bikes. Sometimes there are annoyingly specific tools you need (like in this case you likely need a chain-breaker), but allen keys and spanners do most things.

Here's a bit of a guess at a shopping list you might need.

WD40 (or some penetrating oil)
New chain
Chain breaker
New tubes (maybe/likely)
New tyres (hopefully can use these for a while)
New cables (hopefully not yet)

If the things that shift the chain on the gears (derailleur) look rusted to shit or broken it might not be worth it. Those can be fiddly to set up even when in good condition.