Road Bike Maintenance
Posted: May 4th, 2016, 7:32 am
● Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with your Road Bike
● Carry the maintenance manual with you
● Make sure you have all the tools you need to fix flats, replace cables, and repair the chain
● Carry spare nuts for the wheels and extra master links
● Have your bike tuned and road ready prior to leaving
● Check everything and then check it again
● A checkoff sheet can save you headaches and possible breakdowns if you follow it
● Make sure you have oil or graphite to make thing work their best
● A aerosol patch kit can save you time in making temporary repairs to holes in your tires
● At home have a bike jig and use it when aligning and making adjustment
● An Extra break cable and shifter cable will save your trip
● Electrical tape on the handlebars prevents slipping
● Get off the road to rest or make repairs
● Lights should all be working before you leave
● A Tire Gauge goes with and check your pressure before leaving
● Valve stems and extra screw caps
● Carry the maintenance manual with you
● Make sure you have all the tools you need to fix flats, replace cables, and repair the chain
● Carry spare nuts for the wheels and extra master links
● Have your bike tuned and road ready prior to leaving
● Check everything and then check it again
● A checkoff sheet can save you headaches and possible breakdowns if you follow it
● Make sure you have oil or graphite to make thing work their best
● A aerosol patch kit can save you time in making temporary repairs to holes in your tires
● At home have a bike jig and use it when aligning and making adjustment
● An Extra break cable and shifter cable will save your trip
● Electrical tape on the handlebars prevents slipping
● Get off the road to rest or make repairs
● Lights should all be working before you leave
● A Tire Gauge goes with and check your pressure before leaving
● Valve stems and extra screw caps