Thanks to specialist cycle and tri shop Le Cyclo Sportif triathlete and shop owner Greg has put together top tips for keeping your favourite bike in the best condition:
1. Wash your bike after every ride in the rain
2. Wash your bike once a week if it doesn't rain
3. Use diluted, 20:1, CT18 truck wash sprayed over the whole bike to wash it. Buy it at SuperCheap autos.
4. Wipe the braking surface on your wheels clean with a dry rag.
5. Check tyres for glass and remove any fragments with a sharp object before they cause you a puncture
6. If your tyres are split or starting to take a square, rather than round, profile replace them
7.Buy and ride on training tyres with good puncture protection such as Maxxis Refuse.
8. Carry a spare tube, tyre levers and a pump with you
9. Learn how to change a flat. We are happy to show you the right technique.
10 If you crash, drop your bike or travel with your bike, make sure the rear derailleur clears the wheel spokes when in the easiest gear BEFORE riding.
11. Buy a Torque wrench and use it to check that all stem and aerobar bolts are tight from time to time AND everytime you travel. Torque wrenches are relatively cheap now ($119) and easy to use. If you buy it from us we will show you how to use it and the correct tensions for your bike.
Want to find out more - be warned if you're online or in store it's hard not to want to upgrade your trusty steed for a new bike bling!
Enjoy and happy cycling - Nikki
Life's a Gym and Le Cyclo Sportif recently held a women's bike maintenance workshop - stay tuned for the next workshop on Life's a Gym Facebook and due to request it's for guys & girls!
Le Cyclosportif
Noosa Junction
Ph (07) 5447 4466 cycling@lecyclosportif.com
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