Spring cure for the bike
Clean
Why clean first? Because only the clean bike can detect particularly serious problems such as cracks or deformations on the frame. If the visual sample gives such damage, then the workshop is in demand. Although high-pressure cleaners are effective during cleaning, they should not necessarily be used on the bike, as they press dirt and water in warehouses and seals and on the other hand can press fat out of the bearings. It is better to remove coarse dirt with a brush and then with warm water, offset with bicycle cleaner or a little detergent, as well as with a rag. Finally, rub the bike dry.
Maintain chain
This is also a security-relevant work. "A badly maintained chain wears faster and can cause other parts like the cassette to weaken," says Josh Schenk, workshop ladder at the press service bike. "At worst, she tears, which can lead to a fall". The chain is also cleaned. In the first step, the spraying with a chain cleaner, after which a cloth, a brush or a fine brush will help before the important component is oiled from the inside. Not too much lubricant should be used. Excess oil is wiped off. For bikes with chain switching, it is recommended to switch all the corridors through a short test drive so that the oil can distribute well.
Brake check
Squeak the brakes, grind, do not grab right or just delayed? These are indicators that the coverings are worn and need to be renewed. As a further control instance, the examination is recommended - every page should still have at least one millimeter on top, "fringes" may not be recognized. Can be easily easily dragged with a hydraulic brake system of the brake lever, venting and possibly replacement of the brake fluid is required. This is the best of the workshop.
Check tire
If the tires have cracks, porous places or too low tread depth, they must be exchanged. The right tire pressure in turn is noted on the edge. If it is too low, the rolling resistance increases, so that the susceptibility to the glitch increases, and the cycling is more stressful. As suitable aids, a foot pump with integrated pressure gauge should be used.
Check battery
Especially with the e-bike, the battery earns a control. "The contacts of the battery intake must be checked for corrosion and cleaned with a cloth as needed," says René Filippek from the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC). If the energy store no longer gives itself from itself, he must not be opened in its own. In this case, the pro is the right contact person.
Look at the lighting
Reflectors and lamps do not only need to be present on the wheel during the dark season, in a clean condition and work properly. If the light does not work, a loose connector between the dynamo and headlamp can be the cause that is mostly easy to restore. So that the oncoming traffic is not blinded, the adjustment must also be right in battery or accumulation. This is then ensured when the so-called light-dark border at the front end of the light cone is clearly perceive on the road.
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