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SPINNING WHEELS
P YOUR BIKE IN TIP-TOPicycle riding is one of theKEESHAPE
best things a person can Low air pressure can put more
do for the environment and pressure on bike components and
his or her personal health. accelerate wear and tear. Plus, it
can make for an uncomfortable ride.
BRiding a bike requires only Similarly, too much pressure can
the power of the body and cause the tires to blow out or provide
does not produce any noxious a less enjoyable ride. Always keep
emissions. It’s quiet, and bikes are tires at the pressure rating listed on
able to gain access to places where the tire’s sidewall.
cars are not permitted. KEEP THE CHAIN
Bicycles are most useful and WELL LUBRICATED
efficient when they are properly
maintained. To keep bikes in ideal One of the most crucial steps to
working order, consider these bike maintaining a bicycle is to keep the
maintenance basics: bike chain and other moving parts
lubricated. This reduces excessive
KEEP THE BIKE CLEAN wear caused by friction and can
A bicycle is a collection of moving prevent gears from locking up.
Lubricants also can help prevent rust
parts. Over time mud and debris and corrosion.
can get lodged in gears, tires and
Apply lubricant to the chain,
other components, affecting the brake and derailleur levers and
performance of the bike. Regular cables. Use only as much as the bike
washing ensures that the bike will needs and wipe away the excess.
operate at peak capacity whenever
you decide to go for a ride. GET A TUNE-UP
High-pressure hoses may damage It’s beneficial to periodically
sensitive bearing systems, so it’s have an experienced bike mechanic
better to use a damp rag to carefully look over your bicycle. Bearings may
clean the bike. loosen slightly, and brake and gear
cables can stretch.
MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE PRESSURE Take the bicycle into a bike
14 | INDULGE • JUNE/JULY 2015 Much like with car tires, air shop so the staff can give it an
pressure in bicycle tires can have overhaul, addressing any areas
an impact on the ride and likelihood that may need a little fine-tuning.
of damage. According to the CARE Bike shop employees typically
Exchange, a group of riders involved are knowledgeable in bicycle
in fundraising cycling events, too little maintenance, and they can provide
air in tires can increase the likelihood a wealth of information on other
of punctures to the inner tube. cycling-related subjects.
P YOUR BIKE IN TIP-TOPicycle riding is one of theKEESHAPE
best things a person can Low air pressure can put more
do for the environment and pressure on bike components and
his or her personal health. accelerate wear and tear. Plus, it
can make for an uncomfortable ride.
BRiding a bike requires only Similarly, too much pressure can
the power of the body and cause the tires to blow out or provide
does not produce any noxious a less enjoyable ride. Always keep
emissions. It’s quiet, and bikes are tires at the pressure rating listed on
able to gain access to places where the tire’s sidewall.
cars are not permitted. KEEP THE CHAIN
Bicycles are most useful and WELL LUBRICATED
efficient when they are properly
maintained. To keep bikes in ideal One of the most crucial steps to
working order, consider these bike maintaining a bicycle is to keep the
maintenance basics: bike chain and other moving parts
lubricated. This reduces excessive
KEEP THE BIKE CLEAN wear caused by friction and can
A bicycle is a collection of moving prevent gears from locking up.
Lubricants also can help prevent rust
parts. Over time mud and debris and corrosion.
can get lodged in gears, tires and
Apply lubricant to the chain,
other components, affecting the brake and derailleur levers and
performance of the bike. Regular cables. Use only as much as the bike
washing ensures that the bike will needs and wipe away the excess.
operate at peak capacity whenever
you decide to go for a ride. GET A TUNE-UP
High-pressure hoses may damage It’s beneficial to periodically
sensitive bearing systems, so it’s have an experienced bike mechanic
better to use a damp rag to carefully look over your bicycle. Bearings may
clean the bike. loosen slightly, and brake and gear
cables can stretch.
MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE PRESSURE Take the bicycle into a bike
14 | INDULGE • JUNE/JULY 2015 Much like with car tires, air shop so the staff can give it an
pressure in bicycle tires can have overhaul, addressing any areas
an impact on the ride and likelihood that may need a little fine-tuning.
of damage. According to the CARE Bike shop employees typically
Exchange, a group of riders involved are knowledgeable in bicycle
in fundraising cycling events, too little maintenance, and they can provide
air in tires can increase the likelihood a wealth of information on other
of punctures to the inner tube. cycling-related subjects.
