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Basic Bike Maintenance (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by healthetank@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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I've been biking for a number of years, primarily single track XC or gravel riding. I do adventure racing, which is incredibly tough on the bikes, but am hoping to improve my bike life.

What are some of the important bike maintenance things that you all do?

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[–] MondayToFriday@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Pretty much this.

But even more obviously, check tire pressure (use a tire pressure calculator), replenish sealant every few months (if using tubeless tires), and visually inspect tires.

Monitor chain wear once in a while using a chain checker gauge. (The Park Tool CC-4 and Pedro's Chain Checker Plus Ⅱ are examples of pretty good ones.) Replace the chain before it exceeds the recommended wear limit so that it won't cause your cassette to wear out prematurely.