30 juin 2015

The Importance Of Regular Bicycle Tune Up

By Edna Booker


Winter season in Cincinnati OH is now over and the outdoors are enticing you. This is the right time to enjoy the weather outside, so get your bikes now and get back its shape and condition. Whether you have an old machine at home or you have purchased a new one, a regular tuneup is vital in keeping your bike in good condition for a long time.

Although it is costly to bring your bicycle to a professional mechanic, but the benefits and advantages will outweigh the overall costs. Doing the bicycle tune up by yourself is fine if you have the right tools and equipment as well as skills to complete the job. But if not, then better let professional hands to handle the job for you.

Dirt and dust are actually the number one enemy of bikes, so first look for a clean and open space. If you are using a pathway, it is best to sweep first. The tuneup often revolves around lube, cleaning and few adjustments. Cleaning is the easiest and important ways to keep your bike running for the years to come.

This is also considered as the heart of the bicycles. It is best to wipe it with clean cloth. If your chain is sticky with grease, dirty and rusty, you can use a spray from fine brushes or a degreaser from fluid and let it dry before adding grease to the chains again.

After the drive chain maintenance, it is now tome to move on the body structure of the bike. If you are a mountain biker and you often gets muddy, wash your bicycle with light mist. Always remember not to direct the stream water to the headset as well as the bottom bracket or hubs. This is because, it will only cause the bicycle to creak and rust in the long run.

One of the main causes of problems to any bicycle is lack of lubrication. If you do not check on lubrication on a monthly basis, metal rubs, bearings may grind and the bike will stop working well. If you also over lubricate your bicycle, it will also lead to similar issues. If you are biking on roads, it is better to add extra dry based lube on the chains.

To get started, check first the condition of your brakes. Check the pads and find possible damage or wear in the brakes. If you notice some, then you may replace them as soon as possible. Also, if the brakes are creating grinding noises after you aligned them, you may need to do some sanding application.

Troubleshooting and repairing a bicycle may also take longer hours and may require you some special tools and equipment. With many problems iwhich include the misaligned wheels, clicking gears and loose headsets, it is best to take it to an expert mechanic or use the manual when fixing them.

Lubricating, cleaning and adjusting specific areas of the bike can make it efficient and make your ride very enjoyable. Do not wait until your bicycle has aged before tuning it. A regular tuneup can make a difference in how long the external and internal parts last and how perfect your ride could be.




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