NEW! Poseidon X - Ambition Review. Is this a Gravel Bike for you? Low Price that Packs a Punch!
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Getting your bike a tune-up can improve its performance and ride quality. Here's what you can expect from a basic bicycle tune-up:
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General Inspection and Cleaning:
✅ Thorough cleaning: Your bike will be cleaned to remove dirt, grime, and dust, particularly in critical areas like the drivetrain and brakes.
✅ Safety check: The mechanic will check for any obvious safety hazards like loose bolts, worn cables, or damaged components.
✅ Tire pressure check and adjustment: Tires will be inflated to the proper pressure for your bike and riding style.
Drivetrain Optimization:
✅ Chain cleaning and lubrication: The chain will be cleaned of dirt and debris, then lubricated for smooth shifting and reduced wear.
✅ Casette and chainring cleaning: The cassette and chainrings will be cleaned to remove grime and ensure efficient power transfer.
✅ Derailleur adjustments: The derailleurs will be adjusted to ensure precise and smooth gear changes throughout the range.
Brake Adjustment and Inspection:
✅ Brake pad wear check: The mechanic will check the brake pads for wear and tear and replace them if necessary.
✅ Brake adjustment: Brakes will be adjusted for proper clearance and responsiveness.
✅ Hydraulic brakes (if applicable): Bleeding and adjustments may be performed on hydraulic brakes to ensure optimal performance.
Other Adjustments:
✅ Headset adjustment: The headset will be checked for play and adjusted for smooth steering.
✅ Bottom bracket check: The bottom bracket will be checked for play and tightness.
✅ Wheel truing: Wheels will be trued to ensure they are perfectly round and prevent rubbing against the brakes.
✅ Spoke tension check: Spoke tension will be checked and adjusted if necessary.
Additional Services (May Be Offered at Extra Cost):
✅ Full component overhaul: A deep clean and lubrication of all drivetrain components.
✅ Cable replacement: Replacing worn or damaged brake and shifter cables.
✅ Trueing and tensioning multiple wheels: If you have multiple sets of wheels for different riding conditions.
✅ Suspension service: For mountain bikes, suspension forks, and shocks may require specific maintenance and adjustments.
The specific services included in a tune-up may vary depending on the shop and your chosen tune-up. Be sure to ask the mechanic what's included before you leave your bike.
Things to Remember:
✅ Expect to leave your bike at the shop for a few hours.
✅ The tune-up cost will vary depending on the level of service and the shop.
✅ Regular tune-ups are essential for maintaining the performance and safety of your bike.
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Have you heard of these? Poseidon Bikes? Let me know what you think. Check out the other "This Old Bike" hanging out with the guy. videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdfUXv0-z1u7vyOnXmx75Pj… Tools and Products Featured (Affiliate): Shop Tools to Parts That I Use in the "Garage Shop": www.amazon.com/shop/iknowaguybicycles
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I got an Ozark Trail GR1. It had a tiny scratch on it and they discounted it to $210 for me when I asked. Didn’t ride the bike at all and ended up returning it. It just didn’t give that visceral feeling that my other bikes give me. Also, it felt slightly small for me, even though I could have gotten a different stem and it would have probably been fine. The Poseidons have always interested me though.
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Great conversation and review of the Poseidon. I’ve been eyeing it up. Thanks for going over the Walmart bike too. That’s a decent bike especially for the money. There is an active community for the Ozark Trail G1 for upgrades and support. Good to see that type of thing in the bike community. Thanks for sharing!
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I have the dropbar version and love it. Upgraded to compressionless housing and the braking is much better. Changed the front chainring to a 44 from the 38 and it gave me the little extra on the top end that was much needed for the flatter areas. Overall great bike!
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I have the orginal poseidon x before the ambition. Awesome bike i love it. I did swap the brakes on mine and i have the dropbar version. I'm glad you did the comparison to Ozarka trail bike because i was curious how the two stacked up against each other. Great video. Poseidon also has a mountain bike called Norton hope you get one to share your thoughts and comparison.
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I have been commuting on a Poseidon X since last November great gravel bike good selection of gears for climbing hills
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Nice looking bike. I would take the Ozark for a ride also. Might have to look at one next time I'm in Wally World.
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Don’t bother with that Ozark g1. Weighs a ton and shifting is bottom of the barrel alibaba. Also calls for compression less brake housing and a bypass of final zip tie mount for rear housing leading up to the brake caliper as it puts a sharp bend on cable causing brake levers not to fully retract.
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I have the Poseidon X w/ thru axle and I like it, especially for the price. It doesn’t feel as good as my past road/ cyclocross bikes (Felt F75, Felt F55, Felt F65x) but it does the job.
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The FX 2 2023 is a 2X and a 9 speed. See my review of this bike
