Basic Bike Maintenance

With a little attention and TLC, you can enjoy your bike for many years. This includes kid’s bikes which can, with proper care, last through several childhoods! Our 10-step Bike Tune Up is the ideal preparation for a season of cycling – only $30! If you’d rather do it yourself, plan to attend to the following:

Frame: Clean with window cleaner and polish

Bearings: Check them in headset, front hub, bottom bracket and rear hub

Brakes: Check cables for corrosion, drag or graying. Check pads for wear, angle, hooking and dirt. Check for sign of loosening in pivots or mounting bolt

Wheels & Tires: Check for wear and proper pressure. Wheels should be true.

Chain: Check for wear with measuring tool. Clean chain and derailleurs. Lubricate.

Pivot Points: Lubricate

Derailleurs: Check for proper shifting

Parts: Check for crank bolts, stem bolts, pedals and brake levers for proper tightness

Remember — Always wear a helmet!