What does LIY mean in UNCLASSIFIED

LIY provides a cost-effective way to maintain your bike components without having to purchase expensive lubes or pay someone else to do it for you. Additionally, understanding how to lube your own bike can help you identify potential issues with your bike components before they become serious problems.

You'll need a few tools including some rags or paper towels, a degreaser such as Simple Green or WD-40, various lubricants like oil, grease or chain lube depending on what parts you're working on, and any other tools needed for specific parts (e.g. torque wrenches).

As a general rule, it's recommended that bikes be lubricated every 3 months or after every 100 miles ridden, whichever comes first. Of course this varies depending on the conditions the bike is ridden in; more frequent lubrication may be needed if the bike is frequently exposed to inclement weather or lots of mud and dirt.

The type of lubricant you use matters - using one that isn't suitable for the part being worked on can actually worsen its condition over time, so it's important to select the right product for each component you're working on. A good source of information about which products are suitable can be found in product reviews or from asking professionals at your local cycling shop.

Yes - it's important to make sure all surface dirt and debris is removed from the component before applying any lube as this will prevent dirt from being trapped inside and worsening friction between moving parts over time. Additionally, take care not to over-apply lubricants as this can attract more dirt and cause gunking up between moving surfaces.