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Tips For Bike Tune Ups by Cleo Gib
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Avid bicyclists bide their time through the winter months, cycling when they can and spending time training indoors in anticipation for the warm weather of the summer. When warm weather hits, most bicyclists waste no time getting out on the roads and trails. But before you can strap on your helmet, hope on your bike, and go, you need to make sure your bicycle is ready for the rough riding ahead. Tuning up your bike is an important step before taking it out for a ride. Here are a few tips to help you get your bike in shape for riding season. First, make sure your wheels are in good shape. Disconnect your brakes and remove both wheels. Use a dry rag to clean the hubs, spokes, rims, and between sprockets. Inspect your brakes carefully. Trim away any wear on your brake pads with a razor blade and clean up any road grime. Replace the pads if they are worn past the indicator line. Also check for signs of wearing or fraying in brake cables. A very important part of a bike system is checking the drive system. Rotate the pedal counterclockwise to move the chain around and spray lubricant on the chain as it passes over the rear gear cogs. Also spray the teeth on the inside of the chain ring. Rotate the pedal again and lube the outside of the chain ring. Check the pressure in your tires and check for leaks. If this sounds too difficult, most bike shops offer cheap bike tune ups. The Bike Lane (http://bikelanechicago.com) is a Chicago bicycle shop full-service retail bicycle shop located within the city of Chicago. The Bike Lane offers a variety of unique services with a friendly and open attitude towards our customers.
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