How Do You Maintain A Mountain Bike?
Here is some advice to help you keep your mountain bike in peak condition – it is a good idea to try to follow these steps after every ride. The article covers the whole bike from saddle to brakes, to help you methodically follow through the checks. The whole process should take about 35 – 40 minutes, once you are familiar with it. • Remove accessories on the top of the handlebar. This includes the lights, bell, etc. If your bike has V brakes, release the brake [cables]. [Starting with the front brake], push the two brake calipers into the rim of the wheel to release the tension from the cable. Then lift the brake cable up out of the retaining clip and repeat with the rear brake cable. • Turn the bike upside-down. To protect your grips and saddle, lay out an old towel or something similar on the ground (or fork out the hundred bucks or so for a repair stand). Standing beside your bike, lean over it and grip the frame with your hands – one hand on the down tube at the front and the othe
You depend on your mountain bike to take you up and down steep terrain. To ensure your safety, you should perform routine safety checks to maintain the life of the bike. Perform these tasks for maintenance and safety before your daily ride. Clean the bike. Mix soap and water in a bucket. Use a soft rag to carefully wipe down the entire bike. Do the frame, seat and handlebar first. Next wash the wheels. Finish with the gears and chain. Rinse everything with clear water when you finish. Place some old towels on the ground to protect the bike through the next steps. Flip the bike over on its top. Or you can set it in a bike rack. Test each wheel. If your bike has quick release levers on the wheels, remove the wheels to check them. Make sure each tire has the correct amount of air in it. Check each spoke for tightness. Examine each tire to make sure it is doesn’t have any bumps or bulges, especially on the sidewall. Spin each pedal. Clean it out if necessary. Look for signs of wear. Replac
