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Bike maintenance: 5 practical tips
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It's time to get your bike out of hibernation and prepare it for the new season. Discover some tips on how to maintain on your bike whether at home or in a workshop to be ready as soon as spring comes in.
1. How to clean the frame
Above all, be sure to wash the frame of your bicycle well to remove all dirt and to be able to perform an effective inspection. Opt for a cleaner for bicycle frames so as not to damage the paint. Mint’n Dry bicycle cleaners are specially formulated to maintain your bike without damaging it. For small corners more difficult to clean, get cleaning brushes specially designed for this kind of washing. Take the time to dry your bike well and use a microfiber cloth to avoid scratches.
2. How to properly maintain the chain
To degrease your chain, sprinkle a cloth of chain degreaser and hold it against the meshes while turning the pedals back to wipe the chain well. Then, to protect the chain and to avoid squeaks, apply a lubricant directly in the middle of the chain by turning the pedals in the anti -more. For an optimal result, choose a chain lubricant depending on the conditions under which you drive. Finish lines' brand degrees and bicycle chain lubricants are high -performance products that will not disappoint you.
3. How to properly maintain the tires
First, check the condition of your bicycle tires to confirm that they are always practicable to start the season well. Pay particular attention to the bearing strip and the flanks for you to make sure they are not cracked. Subsequently, check the bicycle tire pressure using a pressure gauge and add air if necessary. The pressure may vary depending on the type of bicycle, your weight, your use, the terrain and your driving style.
4. How to properly maintain the brakes
Take the time to check the condition of your bicycle brakes. If you have a hydraulic braking system, it may be necessary to purge it. On the other hand, this process can be very laborious and delicate. Make an appointment in one of our La Cordée workshops to get the help of a mechanic expert. If you have one of the skate brakes, they may be too worn and will have to be replaced. This step is very important to make sure you run safely.
5. How to maintain the speeds
Have you tested your speeds and they keep clicking? A readjustment is essential. The change in your speeds should be fluid, if it is not the case move in one of our La Cordee bicycle maintenance workshops. Speed adjustment can become a real headache. This adjustment also makes it possible to prevent the premature wear of parts.
now that you know more about the routine interview to do at the start of the season, you are almost ready to pedal. Following your interview with the house, come and take a look in one of our workshops, our expert mechanics are ready to welcome you and help you. As a routine interview in the garage, it is important to go through a bicycle workshop once in a while to run safely.
Now that you have put your bike on foot, it is time to get back in the saddle and take advantage of the most beautiful bikes near Montreal and Quebec.
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