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Bike maintenance basics anyone can do

MRMatteo Rossi
MRMatteo Rossi@matteo

Learned these from a patient volunteer at a community bike shop. Saved me a lot of money and walks home.

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7 things, ranked

1

Check tire pressure every week

The pressure range is printed on the tire. Most flats I got came from riding soft.

3

Fix a flat on the side of the road

5

Check your brake pads for wear

7

Find your local community bike shop

2

Clean and lube the chain

en.wikipedia.org

Rag, degreaser, a drop per link, wipe off the excess. Quieter ride instantly.

4

Carry tire levers and a spare tube

en.wikipedia.org

6

Learn to adjust your seat height

Knee slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke. My knees thanked me.

1

Check tire pressure every week

The pressure range is printed on the tire. Most flats I got came from riding soft.

4

Carry tire levers and a spare tube

en.wikipedia.org

7

Find your local community bike shop

2

Clean and lube the chain

en.wikipedia.org

Rag, degreaser, a drop per link, wipe off the excess. Quieter ride instantly.

5

Check your brake pads for wear

3

Fix a flat on the side of the road

6

Learn to adjust your seat height

Knee slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke. My knees thanked me.

1

Check tire pressure every week

The pressure range is printed on the tire. Most flats I got came from riding soft.

3

Fix a flat on the side of the road

5

Check your brake pads for wear

7

Find your local community bike shop

2

Clean and lube the chain

en.wikipedia.org

Rag, degreaser, a drop per link, wipe off the excess. Quieter ride instantly.

4

Carry tire levers and a spare tube

en.wikipedia.org

6

Learn to adjust your seat height

Knee slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke. My knees thanked me.

1

Check tire pressure every week

The pressure range is printed on the tire. Most flats I got came from riding soft.

4

Carry tire levers and a spare tube

en.wikipedia.org

7

Find your local community bike shop

2

Clean and lube the chain

en.wikipedia.org

Rag, degreaser, a drop per link, wipe off the excess. Quieter ride instantly.

5

Check your brake pads for wear

3

Fix a flat on the side of the road

6

Learn to adjust your seat height

Knee slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke. My knees thanked me.

2 comments

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    Sam Rivera 1w

    Sent this to my sister immediately.

  • CD

    ChloΓ© Dubois 6d

    Three of these are new to me. Adding them now.

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