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41 If you pinch-flat often, the PSI (air volume) in your tires is almost certainly too low. 40 If a carbon part moves when itвЂ™s not supposed to, it can get scratched or trashed.

39 Places where grit hides: in brake pads, between tubes and tires, in cleats and pedals. What to Know About Schrader vs Presta Bike Valves 33 Snug down your brake levers with a rubber band when adjusting rim-Вbrake pads. 32 Use sandpaper to roughen up glazed brake pads. Now adjust your brakes the way you want them to feel. Repeat these steps until you donвЂ™t feel the cable and housing give anymore. 31 When replacing a brake cable, initially adjust it so the pads are fully against the rim, then squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can a few times to release slack in the cable and compress the housing. Doing so can cause the brake pads to clamp together tightly-Вand separating them is no easy task. 30 After removingВ a disc-brake wheel from the frame or fork, do not squeeze the brake lever. The next time your pads need replacement, you can simply slip them into the holder, no alignment needed. 29 If youвЂ™ve been running bolt-on brake pads and itвЂ™s time to replace them, now is the time to switch to the cartridge-style type. Use a spacer, like AvidвЂ™s bleed block, to hold the pistons in place. 28 Always remove disc-brake pads when bleeding your brakes.

27 Work on one brake at a time so you always have an intact brake to reference.

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The oil from your skin can decrease their braking power. 26 DonвЂ™t touch disc-brake pads with your fingers. 25 Three signs your brake pads are worn: You hear a gritty scraping sound, the grooves in the pad have all but disappeared, or you feel stickiness when you brake. 10 When tinkering with anything near your cranks, shift into the big ring first so you donвЂ™t mangle your hand on the chainring teeth.

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9 The three most important tools to have on a ride: a multitool with a chain breaker, a mini pump or CO 2, and a patch kit or tube. 8 Check tire pressure before every ride, especially if youвЂ™re running tubeless. (Pro tip: Set up your smartphone to video the disassembly for an easy reference guide.) It takes the mystery out of putting it back together. 7 When disassembling something, keep track of the order in which you remove parts. This especially goes for steerer tubes and integrated seatposts.

5 Nylon tire levers are better than metal ones. 3 You canвЂ™t properly adjust a bicycle that is dirty and not lubricated. This collection of mostly timeless advice (until advances in technology make some of these bike maintenance tips obsolete) will guide you through the role of primary caregiver-so you can leave the tough stuff to the professionals. You may not know every remedy your bike needs to live a long life, but you can gain enough wisdom along the way to keep it in tip-top shape and out of the shop with proper bike maintenance. It also needs a little lube, a lottaВ love, and a good listen. However, you can cycle here and park your bicycle at the bicycle racks outside our side door.Your bicycle doesnвЂ™t run on leg power alone. It is not compulsory for you to bring your own bicycle for the class. Repairing a puncture / changing a tube & tire.Where: Shimano Cycling World (Singapore Sports Hub)

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Have no fear as our recurring Bike Maintenance course is here to save your day! Join us for our Basic Bike Maintenance Class where you will get tips on how to fix and maintain your bicycle! Are you one of those who wished to commute by bicycle but don't have sufficient confidence to fix it when it encounters a fault? With the government's increasing commitment to promoting car-lite culture, commuting by bicycle has become the topic of the town. Looking to fix up that old bicycle lying around or the new bicycle you have just bought? This Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop is for you! About this Event