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Here's your checklist to make sure your bike is safe and road-ready


Are you and your Bicycle ready for spring?  The best riding is just a round the corner.  When the buds are on the trees and grass begins to green we get the urge to get back to nature.  The bicycle is a great way to experience to wonderful outdoors.  To truly enjoy your ride it is necessary to have a bicycle that is working properly.  Here are some ideas that may help.

1. Make sure your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommendations. This will be a number on the sidewall of the tire for example, (min 35/ max 60) or what ever is actually on the tire. The lower number is for soft surfaces dirt of gravel and the higher number for hard surface pavement or road.

2. Brakes: when you apply the brake, is there about 3/4th of an inch between the lever and the handle bar. If not it may be time for new pads. Make sure they can stop the bike!

3. Chains: clean and lube the chain for the new season, a good Teflon based lube like Tri Flow is a great lube.

4.  Loose parts:   Is the headset adjusted?  If you apply the front brake and there is a feeling of play between the stem and frame, it may need bearings or adjustment. Hubs, cranks, and pedals should also be checked for improper play in the bearings of each.  

5. Safety: Make sure reflectors are in place and any night-riding lighting is fully functional as required by law.  Check your helmet for any defects or broken straps and replace anything that has been damaged.  Always obey motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic rules.

Enjoy your riding

Russ Padgett 
CycleFunattic

PS - If you're not able to make needed adjustments yourself or are not sure about something on your bike, bring it into our shop for a free evaluation and an honest estimate.  Cycle Funattic gladly services any brand of bicycle.

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