Month: March 2021

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This article is part of our Beginners Guide to Bike Maintenance.

Why you should keep your chain clean

A bicycle chain is like a mechanical log of your cycling experiences: road grit from the last wet trip, red mud from desert adventures, pollen clumps from spring blooms. However, if your chain is left dirty, the grit will combine to create an impressively effective grinding paste, resulting in costly wear, poor shifting, rough pedaling, and wasted efficiency. Keeping your drivetrain clean should be a priority if you want to get more efficiency out of your bike without investing a lot of money. A clean bike is a fast bike, as the saying goes.

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bike tune-up

Why you need a bike tune-up

If you haven’t shown your bike much love recently, you need to make sure it’s fit for the road before getting out there. Regularly maintaining your beloved bike will save you money in the long run. It promotes both longevity and performance, which both reduce the need for costly upgrades or repairs later down the road.

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rust rims spokes

Many bicycle components are made of steel, aluminium or alloys that use both metals. Metals, especially unpainted metallic surfaces, are susceptible to corrosion when exposed to moisture. Whether you ride your bike every day, store your bike in a damp place, or often wash your bike without proper drying and lubrication, corrosion is bound to set in on the metallic components of your bike.

Not only does rust leave unsightly stains on your bike, but it can also deteriorate the structural integrity of your bicycle components and severely shorten their service life.

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