Bicycles as well as any mechanism, need periodic regulated care. This is the key to a long and trouble-free operation, no damage at the wrong time, and so on.
The main rule that should perfectly observe, is that the bike should be contained in the ideal frequency. Any dirt and even dust lead to rapid wear and failure of your bike components.
Wash your bicycle must be properly and not only when driving on slush, but also in dry weather.
The most difficult to wash the bike in a normal apartment, but here you can fully adjust. The most desperate wash the bike right in the bathroom, but the majority is limited to a bucket of warm soapy water.
Wash your bicycle should be fairly accurately, using brushes and sponges for the most hard to reach places. Allow water from entering inside of the frame should not - because, for a number of materials, it will cause corrosion.
Be particularly careful to wash the bike chain, after which it was re-lubricate.
What you need to take care of the bike:
- Cleansers;
- A brush with stiff bristles (you can take the toothbrush);
- Brush for washing dishes;
- A piece of cloth (cotton);
- dishwashing liquid.
Some cyclists take the position about the dangers of washing water bike and perform the so-called dry cleaning using the above accessories. Do not use knives, screwdrivers for dried mud - they may damage the paint and the bike loses its appearance and rust starts appearing.
As a rule, the active driving, enough to carry out a complete bike cleaning once a week.
Necessary steps to care for the bike is chain lubrication. It is convenient to carry with a syringe, and the frequency depends on many factors and may be necessary as once a week or once a month. In general, it is recommended to lubricate the chain after each washing or heavy rain.
Care for a bicycle includes its inspection before each ride, swap tires, brake system check, and so on.
In that case, if the wheel is a flat, carefully inspect the tire, often there are small studs or pieces of glass, that you want to delete.
bicycle wheels can come loose and need to check their locks. To check the brakes slightly lift the wheel, unscrew it, and then use the brake.