Bicycle Maintenance Tips for Beginners
"Maintenance skills are Important for everyone!"
Maintenance skills are Important for everyone! So today in this article we will be talking about the basic maintenance tip of bicycles for beginners.
Chain
The main and important thing to maintain your bicycle is to always wipe off and clean your chain after a ride.
Doing so will allow time for the lube to sink into the chain. Some people like to lube before a ride, but this can attract dust and dirt. When using lube, add just a tiny amount and wipe off any excess.
Brakes
Good brakes are essential for a bicycle to be safe and in a good condition. Brake pads wear down over time, so be sure to check your brake pads regularly. All you need to do is take a quick ride at home and pump your brakes.
Moreover, if you can feel that your brakes are soft, your brake pads need to be replaced.
Tyres
The most important thing that has an effect on the quality of your bike ride is tire pressure. The rear tire should have more pressure as it is taking more of the rider’s weight than the front. Make sure you check your tire pressure at least once every two weeks.
Moreover, if you’re not going to ride your bike for a long time, like six months or a couple of years, try to remember to keep the tires inflated even during the pause.
If this is not possible, take the tires off completely. By doing this you prevent cracks on the sides of the tires.
Bolts and Nuts
Don’t let your bike fall apart while you ride! Check your bolts and nuts of the cycle regularly.
Moreover, you can keep things intact by quickly checking for any loose bolts, screws, or nuts before you head out. If you do notice that you’ve lost some nuts or bolts while on your ride, ensure you can fix things right away by carrying some spare nuts and bolts with you.
Keep all the screws, bolts, and nuts in your bike where they belong by checking regularly if they are loose. Also, make sure when you are buying a new bike, ask your bike shop to give you a bag of spare nuts and bolts. You should get them for free because they are dirt cheap.
Fix a Flat Tyre
If you ride alone, this is one of the best tips for you. Learn to fix Flat tyres!
YouTube has tons of good videos in all languages guiding you on how to prepare, glue the patch on and remount the tire. Ensure you don’t get stranded out in the middle of nowhere by learning how to patch tubes. YouTube has some helpful videos on the subject.
Also, if you start getting many flats with the same wheel, check your tire and the inside of the rim for sharp objects or protruding spoke.
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