⚙️ Trek FX3 Tune-Up Review: 🛠️ Tools, Techniques, & Maintenance Tips for Peak Performance 🚴‍♀️💨

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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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[@gaskelldave]

What a great looking bike! I recently discovered Trek’s FX series when I bought a 2016 7.2FX and wish I’d got one sooner. Mine’s totally standard and a very comfortable all rounder, a bit like how mountain bikes used to be before they got so big and heavy with suspension that’s over the top for most of us. Cheers.

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

These are awesome all-around bikes and cover most kinds of riding.

[@jered2177]

Im commuting on a trek verve 2,decent bike for $150 .i bought it used ,its a 2020 year model.

[@atxplus]

Wow this is exactly the same bike that I have
This is a good video for maintenance of my own bike

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

Thanks for watching!

[@YTOnlineReviews]

Amazing

[@bikenraider99]

Digging these hybrid bikes for urban rides. Put a couple racks and lights and this thing is utility all the way!

[@fortyforfree]

I bought one three years ago. Fx3. 700 bucks. Kept it stock. All across Chicago.
but I recently put a front rack on it. Got a decent brooks saddle. Some brake and front lights. Looking at changing the peddles. It looks so clean

[@tom.mcf.]

Very nice.
I'm thinking I need an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning my cassette. There is always stuff stuck in the hard to reach places. grrrr.
Or I need a local bike person to do this stuff for me. I have L.B.S.A. (local bike shop anxiety). 🙃

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

I use mine every day. If you are just going to use it on smaller parts like chains and cassettes, you can get the smaller unit. I have the 15l because I need to put crankets in there.

[@ppanda2974]

i have the trek fx2 (slightly less expensive version of fx3) and it’s always had the worst cable rattle. you got any tips on how to make it more quiet?

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

Zip ties and maybe some cut out foam.

[@jasonbusch3624]

What kind of cleaner do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner?

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

I dilute 1 part cleaner with 6-7 parts of water. Simple Green 13005CT Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser: amzn.to/48eftT7

[@jasonbusch3624]

@@IKnowAGuyBicycles thanks

[@user-vw8ek1kb8d]

I have clipless pedals and Garmin Varia front and back. My accesssories are worth more than the bike. 😅

[@jljones4116]

Why do you use that ceramic brand?

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

In other videos, I have tried Adam's and Meguiar's ceramic coatings, and the Lithium Ceramic Slam seems to have the best results on bike frames and parts.

[@brandonlyles4981]

where are you located?

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

Loveland, Colorado. USA

[@jered2177]

Ran over a zombie 🧟‍♂️

[@IKnowAGuyBicycles]

WHERE....lol