| When you are a cyclist searching to save money you | | | | The chain and gears are a very significant part of your |
| must not over look the significance of doing regular | | | | bike. Occasionally you should spray them with a |
| basic maintenance on your bike and you should | | | | solvent and then scrub the chain and gear teeth with |
| consider doing it yourself. Here are several methods | | | | an old tooth brush. The tooth brush will help you clean |
| for basic bike maintenance that you can simply do | | | | in those difficult to reach areas. Be sure to use a |
| yourself. They will save you money and help your bike | | | | solvent that is good for the environment. Stay away |
| execute better and assure a safer ride. | | | | from kerosene and turpentine and use something your |
| Keep in mind here that visiting your : <a href=" bike | | | | local bike shop recommends. |
| shop</a> to have your bike get a check up is | | | | Examine your bike to see if anything has become free |
| very important. This must be done once or more per | | | | and may need adjustment or tightening. There are |
| year depending on how much you ride. Of course | | | | many nuts, bolts and screws on a bike and these can |
| serious repair work should also be done by the bike | | | | become loose once in a while. Have the proper tools |
| shop mechanics. But there is some maintenance work | | | | so you can keep them tightened? Don't over tighten; |
| you can do and should do yourself. | | | | just make sure they are not loose. |
| Firstly, when you return from a ride it is essential to | | | | Keeping your bike properly lubricated is very important. |
| clean your bike. Your bike is made up of many moving | | | | It will help your bike perform better and the parts will |
| parts and when you ride they are going to get dirty. | | | | last longer. Lubrication will also tend against rust, |
| Dirt and moving parts do not combine well. If you | | | | corrosion, undue wear from friction and "freezing up" |
| neglect to wash away the dirt and then go riding again | | | | of the parts. |
| the dirt will cause excessive wear on your <a href=" | | | | Be sure not to over lubricate and use a proper |
| moving parts</a> and they will deteriorate faster | | | | lubrication for the temperature and weather in your |
| than if they were clean. | | | | riding environment. It is best to insure with your local |
| Be careful spraying your bike with hard water | | | | bike shop on the recommended lubrication for your |
| pressure. This can be unhealthy to some of the more | | | | location. |
| sensitive parts. Spray the bike lightly. Especially make | | | | Here is the part that should be lubricated: |
| sure you get the dirt out from the chain and gears. In | | | | O The chaino The brake and derailleur leverso The |
| some of the more sensitive areas you may want to | | | | derailleur cableso The derailleur assemblies |
| just wipe them clean with a dry rag. You can apply a | | | | Follow these uncomplicated thought for maintaining |
| mild detergent and water solution to clean the frame | | | | your bike regularly and you will save yourself cash and |
| of the bike. Be sure to clean the brake shoes and | | | | your bike will operate better and safer. |
| brake pad as well. | | | | |