A well-maintained bike lasts longer and saves a lot of money. But with so many screws and nuts, different parts, cables, and batteries, bike maintenance can seem quite complicated.
In this blog, we cover some actions that you can easily perform yourself.
CLEANING YOUR BIKE
THE FINISHING TOUCH!
Sand, water, and other dirt have a significant impact on your bike; they can cause parts to seize, create rust, and produce unpleasant sounds in your bike. Therefore, clean your bike regularly. Besides keeping your bike looking good, this quality time also allows you to detect and repair small damages more quickly before they lead to expensive repairs. Don't forget to dry your bike after cleaning to prevent rust. If you ride a lot in winter, road salt can damage your bike's paint, so wash your bike as soon as possible after riding on salted roads.
WANT TO MAKE WASHING YOUR BIKE EASIER NEXT TIME?
Use a special frame wax coating such as Speedwax. This protects your bike from the effects of dirt and water, making dirt much easier to remove from your bike the next time.
RIDING WITH THE
RIGHT TIRE PRESSURE
KEEP THE PRESSURE!
Riding with the correct tire pressure improves bike comfort and prevents accidents. The right tire pressure provides more grip, makes it easier to tackle obstacles, and prevents flat tires. Tubeless Sealant can also help maintain the correct tire pressure. It's easy to keep track of and replenish your tubeless sealant through your tire valve.
Also, regularly check your tire pressure with a bike pump with a pressure gauge. It's not a bad idea to inflate your tires occasionally because bike tires lose pressure over time.
You can learn how to make your tires tubeless in this blog.
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CHAIN CLEANING
AND LUBRICATING
LET'S PLAY IT SAFE!
Make sure your chain is well lubricated with oil or wax to make it last longer and keep your bike running smoothly. Therefore, regularly clean your bike chain with degreaser, a brush and an old cloth.
You can read more about chain maintenance in this blog.
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RE-GREASE THE SEATPOST
LET'S STAY FIXED!
It is often forgotten. Because once your saddle is in the right position, why would you take it out to regrease it? Perhaps you might want to sell your bike someday, or you take the bike on vacation, requiring the saddle to be temporarily removed or lowered. Then it's nice that the seatpost still moves.
Rain, mud, and bike washing affect everything that happens in and around your frame. Sand and water can seep into the small crevices of your seat tube and accumulate there. This can wash away the grease and cause your seatpost to become stuck. Getting your saddle loose again may require some force. This can lead to damage to your frame, such as carbon cracking or aluminum deformation. Re-greasing your saddle every six months with Carbon Assembly Paste elps prevent your seatpost from becoming stuck, making your bike a bit more marketable or mobile
GREASE PEDALS AND
THRU AXLES
LET'S STICK TOGETHER!
Like the seatpost, pedals and thru axles are often forgotten. Especially if you don't often travel with your bike but prefer to cycle in your immediate surroundings. Dirt and moisture can get into the threads, causing them to seize, also known as cold welding.
If you ever want to change pedals or go on a trip and need to remove the pedals or wheels from the bike, it's nice if you can easily disassemble these parts. Applying Universal Assembly Paste to the threads helps prevent this.
If you can't figure it out with your bike, we recommend stopping by your local bike shop to give your bike some love before facing expensive repairs.