📺 From our YouTube channel. In this video we advance some issues of interest related to the summer maintenance of your bike. [embed] https://youtu.be/loyog0ptbt[/embed]
We explain what parts review and other practical tricks to have your bike prepared in the summer.
Wash and grease the bicycle
It sounds obvious, but when was the last time you thorough conscientious your bicycle? If you have had a lot of time stopped, A deep washing. It should be a priority. [IRP posts = "2776" name = "tips to correctly wash your bicycle"] Use a quality bicycle cleaner and decent brushes, so you can reach all its elements. Make your bike shine again. Not only will you look proudly, but it will be easier to detect wear problems, making everyday maintenance. Table, wheels, tires, transmission, etc., should get rid of the dust or moisture of the garage to go out to the road or the mountain. Check if there are visible signs of oxidation. The chain and brake cables are usually especially prone; If these are oxidized, they should replace them without hesitation. Once your bike is cleaned, all its parts grease correctly. Especially the following transmission components:Chain
Winter destroys old chains and chains destroy transmissions. The chain is one of the elements that suffer the most and wear out with high temperatures or dust. We recommend cleaning it with degreaser and lubricating it after each output. For the summer It is better to use a wax lubricant before one of oil for its best behavior in dry conditions. The wax forms a protective film on the surface of the chain that repels dust. In addition, it penetrates more thoroughly into the links. [IRP posts = "5635" name = "wax or oil to grease the bike chain, what is better?"] Use a chain wear tool to see if it's time to change it. Replacing cheap chains can be more effective than wearing a expensive chain. This helps minimize transmission wear and to which components such as cassette last longer.Change
Clean and degreased well the roldanas of the leg of the rear diverter, since they are moving parts that tend to accumulate a lot of dirt, fat remains, etc. You can also throw a couple of lubricant drops (better in oil) on the diversion spring to give it greater protection, avoid friction, etc. Repeat the same operation in the moving parts of the front diversor.Pedalier
Check that when pedaling no noises, squeaks or creaks are heard, since it is possible that pedalier bearings and bearings are not greased. This is something that can accelerate or break its wear. You must remove the connecting rods, extract them next to the axis, clean them and re -lubricate with assembly fat. It is a somewhat more complex operation than the previous ones, so we recommend that you make it a mechanic. Cleaning and greased does not usually exceed 30 euros and you will result in a silent and precise transmission.Pedals
Another source of noise, crunch, unwanted frictions and wear takes place on the pedals. It greases the thread of both the pedal itself and the rod with mounting fat to eliminate noise. Once installed, squeeze them slightly, since the total tightening will be given by the pedaling itself. Finally, throw some small drops of lubricant on the pedal docks if they are automatic to guarantee an anchor of the fast and firm shoes.Check the state of the roofs and wheel pressure
Depending on whether we make road or Mountain Bike, we are going to roll by asphalt and dry and dusty roads, so it must be verified that the covers are in good condition and wheel inflation pressure Be adequate for this land. [IRP posts = "4232" name = "How to know the correct pressure to which to swell the wheels of my bicycle"] What pressure is there for dry conditions? It is a time to shoot with high pressures, especially on the road since the state of the land is better and there is no risk of finding wet areas in decreases, mud, dirt, etc. In mountain cycling you will have to play more with the pressure. The firm of some paths can be very dry and loose due to the action of high temperatures and grip can compromise, especially in curves. Reducing approximately 0.2 bars with respect to the usual pressure can compensate for this loss of adhesion, especially if you carry dry or semi -smooth tires with little taco.If you use tubess wheels, renew the liquid
If you have had the bike parked during the winter and a good part of the spring and your covers are tubelled TUBELESS LIQUID, because surely it has dried for not moving inside the wheel. [IRP Posts = "4169" Name = "How to change the tubeless fluid"] In addition, once you have changed it, it will be convenient to make a new replacement in the middle of summer or a month to resume your exits. The anti -inhazos fluid tends to dry faster than in winter due to the action of high temperatures.Check the brakes (especially if they are disc)
In summer, brakes tend to overheat and, therefore, lose efficacy. That overheating also accelerates wear. Before starting the summer, it is convenient to verify that both shoes - if you use tire brakes - and brake pads and pills are in good condition and have the ideal braking surface. Remember that the pill must be at least 1 mm thick on its braking track. Otherwise you will have to replace it.
The fluid of the disc brakes also loses properties with heat. So you have not done a brake purged, the beginning of summer is an ideal time for it. The circuit will have new liquid, with all its intact properties, guaranteeing the best braking and possible touch.
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