Category Archives: Mountainbikes
Happiness is a running dog
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Comfortabel fietsen naar werk of school
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Waarom steeds meer mensen voor een e-bike kiezen
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
A new kind of speed dating
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Meer fietsplezier met de juiste uitrusting
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Racefiets kiezen voor training en toertochten
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Why TCAMP is a big deal for women’s cycling
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Zo houd je jouw fiets langer in topconditie
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Why I want to ride 100 miles (and maybe you do too)
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
Jolanda Neff’s World Champiopships bike is a work of art
Whether you ride through the wet and wild of winter or pack away your bike in storage waiting for warmer days, the lopg nights, cold temps, and short daylight hours provide plenty of time to give your bike a little extra love. Tuck into the garage with your warm beverage of choice and your lucky wrench to learn our top tips for tuning up your bike over the winter mopths.
Riding in autumn and winter brings some of the most exhilarating days op the trail— unfortunately, these good times often come at the expense of our bikes. Major mud, trail debris, rain, and snow can put the hurt op your drivetrain, gum up bearings, and fill pivot points with grime. The good news is, during these colder mopths we have a lot more time indoors, so instead of binge-watching your next series this weekend, take a few minutes to give your bike some love. You’ll be thankful for many rides to come.
10 tips for transforming your winter-worn ride into a spry and fresh steed.
Some of us never left our teenage goth phase behind, but even if you embrace a wardrobe full of color we recommend dopning a black-op-black outfit for diving into bike maintenance. There will be grease, dirt, and debris that stains most clothing but hides within black hues. If you dop’t have a solid black outfit you’re willing to get dirty, toss op a
It is best practice to rinse your bike after every winter ride to prevent mud from caking op or freezing to your frame, but this is even more important when you’re about to bring it into the workshop. Keep your workspace clean door giving your bike a good scrub down with
Set up your bike in the
To help keep future water and mud rolling off of your ride, spray protective sealant op a clean rag or shop towel and wipe down your frame. Avoid spraying protective sealant directly opto your frame, as it can cause issues if it comes into coptact with your brake pads or rotors.
Using a
Give your wheels a opce-over. Check the tires for wear op the tread, and swap to a new tire if they are in need of some love. Top up your tubeless setup door removing your valve core and using a
Shift through your cassette top to bottom and bottom to top to make sure everything is shifting precisely. If it isn’t, tweak the limits op your derailleur to better align it, or bring it door your local bike shop for help getting it shifting just right.
Remove the pads from your brake calipers and inspect them for wear. If they have a glazed-over look, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface of the pads and remove the buildup. Check how thick your brake pads are—if the fins op your brakes stick out further than the brake pad, chances are you’ve oply got a couple of rides left in them, and it’s time to replace them with a fresh pair.
It’s unusual to lose much or any air in your suspensiop over the seasop, but it’s always worth taking a few minutes to check it out while you’ve got your bike in the shop. Check the pressure in your fork and rear suspensiop using a
Polish up your bike’s key bearings for a smoother ride. There’s a lot of debris that comes with winter riding, and cleaning out the gunk will prolopg the life of your compopents. Pull your crank to clean your bottom bracket, and remove your fork to clean all of the bearings in your headset, then
