Maintenance and care before and after riding: make your bike last longer
Regular maintenance of your bike is essential to ensure a smooth and safe ride every time. Whether it's a new bike or one that has been in use for a long time, here are some of the necessary checks and maintenance methods, especially for bike lights, which should not be ignored either.
- Check the brake system
- Importance: The brake system is the foundation of riding safety. Check whether the brakes are sensitive and the brake pads are not excessively worn to ensure that the brakes function properly.
- Maintenance advice: Check the brake lines and pads regularly, and replace the brake pads when they are badly worn to keep the brake system agile.
- Tire and Wheel Inspection
- Tire Air Pressure: Tire air pressure directly affects riding comfort and safety. Low air pressure will lead to increased resistance while riding, increase riding fatigue, and may even lead to a flat tire.
- Wheel Alignment: Check if the wheels are crooked or damaged, repair or replace damaged tires and rims in time.
- Chain and shifting system
- Cleaning and lubrication: The chain is the most wearable part of the bike. Regular cleaning and lubrication of the chain can prolong its service life and keep the ride smooth.
- Check the shifting system: Make sure the transmission is working properly to avoid poor shifting or chain jamming during riding.
- Maintenance of Bike Lights
- Lamp cleaning: Clean the lampshade and bulb of your bike light regularly to keep it bright and effectively illuminated. If the lampshade has scratches or stains, clean it promptly to ensure optimal brightness.
- Battery check: Regularly check the battery level, especially for rechargeable LED lights, to avoid running out of power while riding.
- Waterproof protection: Ensure that the bike light is well waterproof to avoid damage to the light when riding in rainy days. Regularly check the sealing of the light to make sure there is no water leakage problem.
