Strip down and re-build...for no reason

[wallymann]

never considered this. ever.

[jtbadge]

I've changed drivetrains just to try a different groupset a few times, and certainly frameswapped just to frameswap, but never tore down just to tear down.

[Morgul Bismark]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

I've changed drivetrains just to try a different groupset a few times, but never tore down just to tear down.

This

I definitely enjoy trying out different group sets.

My first EVO started with Red 10 speed then went to 9000.

Then I got an EVO HiMod that started with Ultegra 6800 mechanical to 9000 to eTap 11 to Record 11 speed mechanical

my Cielo started with Record 11 mechanical and then went to 9100

My Breadwinner B-Road has only ever had Ultegra 8070.

Latest bike is a Kirk lugged Terraplane that started with 9100 and now has Record 12.

[Ronsonic]

I used to do that stuff all the time.

Now I'm old and don't do it enough.

It is the best way to freshen your bike.

[ricardinho]

Originally Posted by donevwil

There you have it Ricardinho, you clearly need to buy more used bikes.

Same here, I get my fill R&R'ing, tearing down and re-building new acquisitions, or trying new parts. Some times I overdue it, I currently have only one functioning road bike and four awaiting some level of re-work or re-assembly. All my wife's bikes, however, are in perfect working order.

All I do is buy used bikes...maybe that’s the problem.

[rustychisel]

Yes.

If it's a bike I'm going to ride a bunch it gets the full treatment... strip down to all bearings, BB, headset fittings are checked.

That way I know the quality and level of wear, I know what is likely to need further attention, and I know the torque of every fitting on the bike.

In a way it's my insurance. If it breaks I should have known about it. Once I found a cracked frame (headtube lug, very dangerous location) nobody else had spotted.

[fogrider]

No, not just to rebuild it. But I do rebuild my bikes with new parts or swamp parts to fine tune each bike. In fact I'm about to do that with two of my bikes soon.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by ricardinho

Have you guys ever just stripped down your bike to the bare frame...only to re-build it, not because it requires maintenance...but just because?

About once a year I overhaul my 2 bikes..which means taking it apart..
A way to maybe find things that may be in need of lubrication or replacement..
Good idea to open BB, headset and hubs..clean, lube..
You 'could' just ride it to failure or some disgusting noise but that's a good way to get stranded...

[R3awak3n]

When I pack the bike for travel, I take the damn thing almost fully apart. I don't have to but the bike stays a lot more protected that way. I definitely do not enjoy this though but has worked well so far.

[Clancy]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

About once a year I overhaul my 2 bikes..which means taking it apart..
A way to maybe find things that may be in need of lubrication or replacement..
Good idea to open BB, headset and hubs..clean, lube..
You 'could' just ride it to failure or some disgusting noise but that's a good way to get stranded...

I follow this same routine. Greatly extends component life. Freshly lubed cables (I use Slick Honey or Dumonde Tech Liquid Grease) makes for a happy bike. Fresh tape and a solid cleaning makes it a new bike.

Four cables at $3.00 each plus a couple of hours of easy labor more than worthwhile.