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>>1008596
As for exactly what tools you'll need, I'd wait and see what comes with the bike and also how much assembly/tuning is required. But you'll probably only need 4 and 5mm hex wrenches, a phillips screwdriver, a pedal wrench, and grease for the pedal threads and seatpost. Frankly, if you're starting with absolutely no knowledge at all, I would recommend you pay a bike shop to assemble this bike (or at the very least do a safety check on it after you assemble it) to verify that bolts are tightened sufficiently, that your headset is adjusted properly, and wheels reasonably true. You can learn to do most assembly tasks yourself by watching online videos (adjusting derailers and brakes will be the main tasks), but there's lots of things you'll miss if you've never ever worked on a bike before.

>>1008596
Not a bad choice. Ride errday, give no fucks, and stay safe.

>So I bought a bike. A decent one (I think?). After a bit of research, I settled on an Airborne Guardian.

It's a solid choice. It avoids the biggest flaw of most entry level mtbs, which is crappy suspension.

The wheelset is strictly bare bones, and it's going to take a lot of muscle to throw around tight corners because of it's weight.

>which I heard is alright for road use?
If you do lots of road riding, get road tires. You lose 15 percent efficiency or so with knobby dirt tires on road, but it's not going to explode or catch on fire or anything like that. If you expect to ride all day on the road, it's obviously the wrong choice, but that's not exactly a suprise.

>Anything I should research about basic maintenance and such? I'd really appreciate any advice.

Sheldon brown. All of it.

>>1008606
>Frankly, if you're starting with absolutely no knowledge at all, I would recommend you pay a bike shop to assemble this bike (or at the very least do a safety check on it after you assemble it) to verify that bolts are tightened sufficiently, that your headset is adjusted properly, and wheels reasonably true.

Agreed.

>>1008596
>Also I bought it stock, and I don't have any tools, or lube or grease or anything. Is there stuff I should have before it gets here for when I put it together/before I take it out?

Here's what I would recommend after getting the bicycle up and running.

Flat tires are most common bicycle repair issue, so you will need tools to fix that on the road when it comes to that. You will need tire levers, a patch kit, a mini-pump (or if you've got money to burn, a frame pump) and perhaps a spare inner tube or two. You may want to get a floor pump as well, although you may just want to get air from gas stations and bike stores. Always remember to keep your tires at an optimal pressure: too little and you will get more flats; too much and you might blow out the tire. Except for the pumps, you can get those items for less than $5-10 each.

Drive train maintenance is also important for bicycles. Keep the bike clean as possible and the chain well-lubricated. Get some bike specific lubricant, some degreaser and get in habit of cleaning your bike on a semi-regular bases, depending on how often you ride. Other than the aforementioned items, you can clean your bicycle with ordinary cleaning items like dish soap, brushes and sponges.

As well, you might want to get a simple multi-tool, which will have hex wrenches and screwdrivers heads that you will need. I got mine for $10.

>>1008688

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Beyond that, everything else is gravy. If you're planning on going out a night, you should get some lights. Fenders are nice for rain conditions but are not completely necessary. If you want to transport stuff larger than what can be bit comfortably in a backpack (or if you don't want to wear one, you could get a rear rack and stuff to hold stuff in, but that can get a bit pricey.

>Anything I should research about basic maintenance and such?

Youtube videos, Sheldon Brown's website (www.sheldonbrown.com) and maybe a book or two would suffice.

>>1008622
>>Sheldon brown. All of it.
>>All of it.
>cottered cranks
>26 1/4" vs 26.75" wheel sizes
>peculiarities of particular eighties dura ace generations
I think any cyclist can do without the overwhelming majority of based Sheldons knowledge. Good place to research specific topics though.

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>>1008596
DUDE that bike is super rad. nice pick.

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>>1011268
stupid bacon and his random posts