Things to think about servicing on a used Road bike?

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Hello I've been looking to get a road bike for quite awhile now to use for commuting but also to try get into the sport in my free time. Ended up buying this from the bay but picking it up next week.

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The guy says it's in good nick and mechanically good but it's a few years old so would like some pointers on what bits are likely to need attention?

Thanks.
 
Nah its a 56cm. My mate who is basically same height as me has had a 56cm btwin and now planetx so seemed like best bet. I visited 3 bike shops yesterday and non of them had a single Road bike in there so couldn't test one.

Thanks for advice. The bike has a selection of ultegra and 105 bits on it. Is it likely I will notice the difference when replacing the parts you mentioned above.
 
Vonhelmet said:
Depends how worn out they are. If he's done a lot of miles of been lax with maintenance then the chain will be stretched. If the chain is stretched the cassette is probably worn. If those two bits are knackered the drivetrain will skip and it'll shift like crap. Brake pads are brake pads - if they're too worn out then you're going into the back of the car in front. Worn gear or brake cables mean bad shifting or brake. Badly worn tyres mean you'll die. Worn headset bearings are harder to detect but the steering may feel grindy; leave it too long and you can damage the steerer or the head tube of the frame. Wheel bearings again are harder to detect and if they go then the wheels will feel grindy and will eventually give up. Bad bottom bracket bearings will click or grind and you'll eventually wear out the bottom bracket shell on the frame.
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Will wait till I collect it before ordering any bits.

George Hincapie said:
Personally, I'd take it to a decent LBS and have the cables, shrouds, brake blocks, chain and cassette changed. A full service and set up gear indexing correctly. Also check wheel bearings and lube if possible.

Others may feel this too much, but I would want the peace of mind.

Enjoy the bike.
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I was considering this initially but I dont seem to have a bike shop without driving over a hour that even sells a road bike so am weary taking it to them.

Or would anyone who knows how to service a mountain bike do a just as good of a job with a road bike?
 
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