Despite your level of cycling, and whether you ride your bike occasionally, every week, or daily, you want to make sure your bike is always ready for the next outing. If you tend to use your bike over and over without doing regular checkups, you’ll find yourself visiting the bike shop or having hardships during your rides more often than you’d like. During your bike rides, environmental conditions influence your bike performance. For example, the long-time accumulation of dirt, debris, and water can damage essential parts of your bike. Exposing your bike to constant humidity will, eventually, create oxidation on its metal parts; riding your bike with a dry chain can cause problems or breakage; plus, brakes and tires malfunction can lead to accidents.

Many cyclists seem to experience a lot of hiccups during their rides or depend on shop visits to get their bikes prepared for their rides. If you don’t have much experience with bikes, you can start by going to your bike’s brand website and get to know its features; there are many magazine websites, guides, videos, and numerous resources on the web that are beneficial and free to use. Knowing your bike’s features is crucial. Some local bike shops offer free workshops or pieces of training to help cyclists learn about simple bike repairs or maintenance. A simple maintenance routine of your bike is the best way to keep it ready to go, but some products could harm your bike; hence, it’s best to do some research before using homemade creations.

Show your bike some love by performing a basic before and after ride care routine; it could help you save money in multiple repairs, part expenses, and maintenance visits. The chain, brakes, and tires are the most fundamental components to keep since they make the bike work properly. So, before you get on your bike, always check the tire pressure and do a short test ride which, can also help you notice if there’s any noise that can suggest debris in the crankset, a lack of lubricant in the chain, or if the brakes aren’t working fine; this checkup is vital, especially if you haven’t use the bike in a while. It can help you prevent any complications that may result during your bike ride. If you’re into wet, muddy, snowy, or sandy bike rides, you need to keep a close eye on the chain; make sure you wash the dirt from it, dry it, and use a proper lube on it.

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When it comes to brakes, their maintenance can be difficult; it depends on the bike’s category. If the bike uses brake pads, just keep an eye on them to make sure you change them when they wear down. If you take the wheels off when you use a bike rack, you need to make sure to adjust the brakes correctly. And if you have a more complicated brake system on your bike, take it to the pros for assistance.

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If you don’t know how much air pressure the tires need, simply look at the bike’s wheels for the number of PSi recommended. A bike with low tire pressure can lead to flats, and putting too much air is as bad. Low tire pressure can make the trip long and exhausting. Your rides should feel fast, smooth, and easy on the road, not bumpy or jumpy. Tubeless bikes need sealants every once in a while. Also, keep in mind that weather changes affect tire pressure, so it’s common to notice the tires to wear down faster.

There are several bike categories, so not everything works the same for all. Which, is why getting to know your bike matters to its maintenance. Create a habit of checking the essential components of your bike, and you’ll find yourself having fewer difficulties during your ride. However, never forget to take the necessary tools with you, just in case.

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