Information source on set-up and maintenance of modern MTBs

[NHAero]

I have a used Pivot Mach 429 coming my way (woohoo!) and realize that my know-how and tools date back to the XT and Ultegra 9 speed stuff on my current bikes. Where is a good source of info on how to set up and maintain full suspension bikes; Shimano hydraulic disc brake systems; modern headsets and BBs, etc.?
What tools will I need to add to the tool box?

Thanks!

[Peter P.]

Try Lennard Zinn's book (http://www.bigandtallbike.com/Zinn-and-the-Art-of-Mountain-Bike-Maintenance-5th-edition_p_136.html).

[p nut]

or the free source: www.youtube.com

:)

[Javaman]

^^yes. Use it all the time.

[NHAero]

Zinn's book looks very good, and I ordered one, thanks for a non-wiseguy answer

[Peter P.]

Zinn's book looks very good, and I ordered one, thanks for a non-wiseguy answer

You caught me on an off-day. :rolleyes:

[JAGI410]

The Park Tool website is also a great resource:

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help#

[jeffwidman]

Generally I start with Google and end up on either Park tool's website or YouTube. There's a handful of MTB forums that have solid advice as well; however, signal-to-noise is much lower than here--you often have to wade through a bunch of useless posts to find the good ones in their threads...

[Rob1519]

Youtube is a great source for information.

There is suspension setup info on the Pivot website
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/mach-429-carbon/

Probably will need some Torx bits. I have found these two Avid tools to be useful when working on hydraulic lines. Bleed kit (mineral oil).

http://www.amazon.com/Avid-Hydraulic-Hose-Barb-Driver/dp/B004N9BQCA/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1446033606&sr=1-1&keywords=Avid+hose+tool

http://www.amazon.com/Avid-Hand-Hydraulic-Cutter-Black/dp/B004EZOVWU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=31QxhMFBeFL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1G6AYDJEJM71601JKDCQ

[Gummee]

The basics are still the basics: keep it clean and keep it lubed.

After that, its more specific to what brakes (DOT vs mineral oil) or what PSI to run in your shock.

Typical maint. intervals for forks, shocks, and pivots is about 100hrs, so get ready to either rebuild things yourself, or send it back to the manufacturer about 1x/year depending on how often you ride it. (that reminds me... probably time to do my MRP)

HTH

M

[Fatty]

Good suspension tuning tips on the Fox website.

Worth printing.

http://www.ridefox.com/help.php?m=bike&id=86