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Road Bike Maintenance

Posted: May 4th, 2016, 7:32 am
by john89
● Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with your Road Bike

● Carry the maintenance manual with you

● Make sure you have all the tools you need to fix flats, replace cables, and repair the chain

● Carry spare nuts for the wheels and extra master links

● Have your bike tuned and road ready prior to leaving

● Check everything and then check it again

● A checkoff sheet can save you headaches and possible breakdowns if you follow it

● Make sure you have oil or graphite to make thing work their best

● A aerosol patch kit can save you time in making temporary repairs to holes in your tires

● At home have a bike jig and use it when aligning and making adjustment

● An Extra break cable and shifter cable will save your trip

● Electrical tape on the handlebars prevents slipping

● Get off the road to rest or make repairs

● Lights should all be working before you leave

● A Tire Gauge goes with and check your pressure before leaving

● Valve stems and extra screw caps