Hey everyone!
I was wondering if some dedicated cyclists can help me out here.
I recently purchased a new Dahon Jack from the US (http://files.dahon.com/images/bikes/...ld/jack-us.jpg) and brought it all the way to Canada (Ridley's and Bowcycle could order it for me but it would take weeks and I have little time since school commuting will start.)
However, this is my first time buying a bike of this magnitude and would like it to last as much as possible.
My questions are:
- What do you do after you have purchased an assembled bike; what do you check for etc?
- Do I need to oil the chains regularly? If so, would you recommend WD-40? If not, what are some alternatives?
- Since I plan to C-Train from the NE to the University daily, can someone recommend a good set of light generators?
- Is it worth upgrading the bike to a disc brake system (if applicable of course)?
Just so you know, it was purchased through an Authorized Dahon dealership (Safety Cycle Shop in LA), was built while we were driving from Vegas to the store and was test-driven by moi a couple of times and seemed to be in tip-top shape!
Please help a fellow n00b out and with your knowledge, my bike can hopefully last through whatever Mother Nature throws at it.
Thanks!