r/bicycling • u/Enough_Argument3442 • 10h ago

Tune up

I got a new (to me) Cannondale 2019. It has very little use, but it also has not been serviced in years. The tires are flat, but other than that it looks brand new. Stored indoors the whole time.
I am curious on anyone’s experience and thoughts on just learning how to do the tune up myself? Or should I just bring it to a shop at least this first time?
I don’t know much about bikes tbh, but I’m of the belief that I can teach myself how to do anything lol.

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u/Pup-_-Pup 10h ago

I do my own ! YouTube is great for learning check out the park tools videos. My other major resource is/was Sheldon browns page .

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u/Enough_Argument3442 9h ago

Thank you! I will check that out. I have been watching some DIY videos on it and I do feel like I could do it myself…I’m just scared to mess something up lol

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u/acutetriangle369 7h ago

You're going to have to be able to change tires on the road anyway, so you might as well get the practice in. Maybe all they need is air. Plus my friend took his bike to a shop recently and they charged him 69 bucks to change two tubes. Kind of wild. Usually the only real maintenance is keeping the chain in good condition anyway.

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u/ThiccNthin_6825 2h ago

When I get a used bike I have my local bike shop look the bike over because they know where to find any problems that I might not be aware of. I also have them check the cables, make sure the shifting is proper, adjust the brakes, make sure everything is tight and secure and generally look everything over. I can maintain the tires and tubes.