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Bicycle
Maintenence
Tuning Your Bike for the Season
Before the season begins,
consider a tune-up by a professional
bike mechanic who can adjust gears, replace worn brake pads,
adjust brakes, true spokes on wheels and check tires for wear.
Basic Needs
• Helmet
• Water bottle/s and/or
hydration pack with water or energy drink. Bring extra bottle for
longer rides. Water Bottle Safety: Do you know what you're
drinking out of? Better make sure it's a safe plastic by going here.
• Glasses (sun and/or clear lenses)
• Food (e.g., nutritional
energy bars, fruit)
• Bike riding gloves
• Bike shorts with chamois padding
• Storage bag: handlebar
style or under seat
• Tools: tire irons
(levers), bike pump, spare inner tubes, patch kit
• Bicycle computer-speedometer
• Windbreaker
• Sunscreen
• Toilet paper or handy wipes
When
to Replace a Worn Chain NEW
One of the best
videos I've seen on this important subject
5
Easy Ways to Make Your Bike Work Like New
Tips to get rid of the gunk and
keep your bike performing as it should.
Replacing
an Inner Tube (YouTube Video)
A helpful video if you've got a
flat. Remember, if you've already used your replacement tube, you'll
have to put a patch on the tube. That's another thing, don't forget
to ALWAYS carry a patch kit!
Front
Derailleur Adjustment (YouTube Video)
You don't want your chain falling
off your big rings!
Adjusting
a Rear Derailleur (YouTube Video)
For smooth shifting up and down
your rear gears.
Brake
Adjustment (YouTube Video)
Before cycling, make sure your
brake pads aren't cracked and dried out, and that they're clean.
Headset
Adjustment (YouTube Video)
You need a secure headset that's
adjusted properly.
Washing
and Lubricating Your Bike (YouTube Video)
I use Prolink
Chain Lube for all weather conditions, and it cleans your chain
as you travel. |