3 Easy Steps to Keep Your Bike on Perfect Condition

You have already bought a mountain bike and you love riding it. You have been riding it for a long time now. Riding a mountain bike on trails can ware out your bike really soon. So the regular maintenance is really important for any bike.It's quite easy to maintain your own bike, and it can mean the difference between riding all day or walking home. Here are some few tip for maintain the bike and trust me it will make a difference while riding a bike.

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Here are few tips that can help you in maintain your MTB:

1. Clean your bike.
Want to extend the life of your ride? Keeping it clean on a consistent basis is a sure-fire way of doing so.

What to do: Use a basic cleaner such as Simple Green, a sponge, a towel and an old toothbrush to clean everything: the frame, chain, chain rings, cassette, derailleurs, pedals, brakes, and seat. No need to use bucket-loads of water or (especially) strong jets; a gentle rain-like spray or mist will do just fine to rinse away any soap residue. Also, remove the seat post for a thorough clean, and add a small amount of bike grease before reinstalling it. Your local bike shop's mechanic be happy to see your bike in a clean state.

2. Inspect your brakes.
Brakes are a vital part of your bike, and ensuring they are in good working condition and properly adjusted can mean the difference between a flawlessly-maneuvered corner and losing control, which could lead to serious injuries. Keep them running smoothly and they’ll pay you back in spades. Make sure brakes are thoroughly inspected during each mountain bike tune up.

What to do: Check the brake pads, the small rectangular metallic and/or rubberized surface that actually rubs against the disk (or wheel rim). These wear down over time and need to be replaced. Use a flashlight to assess whether the pads are wearing evenly and replace them if they show excessive wear.

3. Watch your wheels.
Wheels (rims) hold your tires in place and provide stability and smoothness while riding. Properly tuned and trued wheels (that don’t wobble or rub against the brakes) mean consistent contact between tires and dirt.

What to do: Elevate your bike and spin the wheels; both should move smoothly, without wobbling. A wobbly rim can be adjusted with a spoke wrench - a simple fix a bike mechanic should take on if you’re not sure what you’re doing. Replace your wheels if denting or other damage is excessive.

This are some basic tips that will help your bike to be in really good condition and will help you during your rides. I will surely giving you more tips in the future.

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