Bicycle maintenance

Among the parts that wear out most frequently are the next bicycle chain, the circuit and brake cables and brake pads, wheels and tires. This is for safety reasons to look for signs of wear, and affected parts if necessary replaced. This is just after the winter break is often the case.

Since most repairs can be made even, expensive repairs by an expert are often unnecessary. So it is easy for most ambitious mountain bikers to repair their own mountain bike can be. Before MTB repair the bike should be thoroughly cleaned. It is not advisable to clean with steam, because the high pressure at which the water hits the wheel, for example in the camp and gain damaging them. The best way is to clean with water and a sponge.

But special bike cleaner a possible variant, the bike is to get clean. Sprayed with the cleaner parts can be easily removed with a not too hard spray from a water hose from the dirt after a certain exposure. The stubborn dirt can be removed with the brush and sponge.

The mountain bike tires after the winter break should be closely inspected. As a worn or brittle tire has lost its resilience, it should be replaced before it comes on the bike to a breakdown. Burst tires are not uncommon cause of serious bicycle accidents. Also, a too low air pressure can be triggers for a breakdown, as foreign bodies can penetrate more easily. In addition, a tire wears out faster if it is not inflated properly.

The correct air pressure is usually on the sidewall of each tire in bar or psi (1 bar = 14 psi) is specified, and this is for mountain bikes, usually 2.5 to 3.5 bar. Even on longer trips you should always carry tools with them and Flick. Here are, in particular so-called mini-tools, because the handy all-purpose tools are available in all Allen wrenches, and in one, some even with chain tool, screwdriver and knife.

Thanks to its compact and lightweight design makes them ideal for carry-on in jersey pocket or saddle and can help as in the case of a breakdown, the driver may have to come at least until you get home.

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