Advice for Beginners｜Bicycle Entry-Level Maintenance Manual
When riding, the bicycle is like our most loyal partner and our most important support. The car accompanies us to climb mountains, wade through water, and pass through desolate and uninhabited lands. Every scratch on the frame has a story behind it.
However, there is no perfect bike in the world. Novices must keep these mountain bike maintenance methods in mind so that their bike can accompany you to the ends of the world.
1. Do not disassemble frequently
Do not disassemble the bicycle frequently. During normal riding, within a hundred kilometers, you only need to wipe the dust lightly with a cloth. Don’t dismantle it easily unless there is any major problem. Frequent disassembly of the bicycle can easily cause the screws to slip, and some important components cannot be dismantled at will.
But every one or two years, you can give your car a big health care by disassembling and scrubbing the areas that are usually difficult to clean.
2. Flywheel and chain
Except for a few very high-end flywheels, which may be made of titanium alloy, the price is relatively high and difficult for most people to accept. Therefore, for rigidity considerations, the general chain and flywheel body are made of steel.
Steel structure components are prone to rust after rain or water intrusion if you do not pay attention to maintenance. Therefore, try not to rinse the car with large amounts of water. Use a cloth or professional cleaner to scrub it clean. If there is sand, remove it and brush it with a toothbrush. come out. Pay attention to oiling the chain at ordinary times. Clean and refuel it once a month. If it is too dry, it will cause severe wear and tear. The chain is like a dust collector. After riding for a hundred kilometers, it will be almost black. If you don’t pay attention to cleaning, it will easily cause damage. Wear and tear on the entire kit, deterioration of the transmission system.
After riding on a rainy day, when you are short of time, it is a very trouble-free option to use rust remover after wiping off the water stains on the chain and flywheel. However, remember to wash off the rust remover before applying again when you have time. Special oil for chain.
3. Front fork
The metal pillar of the front fork can easily accumulate dust and enter the inside of the fork, affecting the performance of the front fork. During daily maintenance, be sure to wipe off the dust on the surface of the metal pillars. After riding for a period of time, in addition to cleaning the surface, you can also press hard to make the front fork expand and contract during cleaning. When the front fork rebounds, it will bring some dirt that is difficult to clean.
4. Component inspection
When checking the wheel set, you need to pay attention to whether the tension of each spoke and the deflection of the wheel set are within the normal deviation range to avoid affecting the service life.
Pay attention to whether the cable pipe is old. I believe you don’t want to encounter a broken brake line when going downhill.
Pay attention to check the tightness of some quick-release parts, and check the stressed parts for cracks or deformation.
Check all the screws on the car. If you find loose screws, tighten them. Replace screws that have slipped or become worn out in time, otherwise it may be difficult to remove them in the future.
5. Tool preparation
If possible, try to prepare a better set of tools such as Allen wrenches and screwdrivers. Otherwise, when a screw slot is damaged by inferior tools and cannot be unscrewed, I believe you will feel like crying.
What can arouse your desire for maintenance must be your favorite or expensive car. In addition to regular major maintenance, novices can keep their car in the best condition by mastering these basic cleaning techniques.
