Things To Know About Bicycle Tune Up

By Edna Booker


Winter months in Cincinnati OH has ended and the weather starts to calm down. This is the best time to start your day. This is the best day to enjoy the climate outside. So get your bike, check it out and change necessary things to get it back to its shape and get ready to roll. Whether you have family machines at home or purchased one, regular tuneups are necessary to keep your bicycle running for a long period of 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 other substances are also the enemy of many bicycles, so you have to look for a open and clean space. If you use a pathway, it is essential to sweep first. The tuneups usually revolves around the lube, few adjustments, and lube. Cleaning is also an important way to keep a good function to your bike for a long time.

This is actually considered as the core part of any bicycle. Wipe it with a clean towel. If the chain is rusty, dirty or sticky with grease, you have to use some sprays from a fine brush to attract metal filings. If you are using a degreaser, be sure to wipe the chain from possible moist and let it dry before you add grease to the chain once again.

After maintaining your drive chain, it is also time to concentrate on the body. If you love to drive in the mountainside spaces, then there is also a chance that your bike will get muddy. Thus, you have to wash the bike, but avoid washing directly to the headset, bottom bracket and hubs. This will also cause the bicycle to rust the internal components in no time.

One of the primary causes of issues to the bike is lack of proper lubrication. If you forget to check on the lubrication every month, bearings and metal rubs may also grind and your bike will stop functioning properly. If you think proper lubrication of your bike, it may also lead to similar problems. If you prefer to ride in rough spaces, it is best to add extra dry based lube on the chain.

So, before going out, check first the components of your bike especially the condition of the brakes. You also need to look at the pads and see possible wear or damage in the brake pads. If you see or notice some damage even the smallest one, make sure to replace it if possible. Also, if the brakes are making some grinding noise after making alignments, then you need to sand out.

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.

Cleaning, lubricating or adjusting an area of the bicycle can also make an efficient and smooth ride. So, do not wait until your bike will reach to its limitation before tuning it. Tuning up on a regular basis can make a huge difference on how long the parts will last and how you can enjoy the ride.




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