| The best way to maintaining your bicycle parts is | | | | observed to be sure that they are securely in |
| to carry out normal defensive and precautionary | | | | place. |
| preservation. Much of this up keep can be | | | | The brakes are vital for a cyclist's safety and |
| accomplished by you while a little work may | | | | must be looked at continually for best operation. |
| necessitate the skills of a qualified cycle repair | | | | To inspect the brakes, squeeze the brake levers |
| person. The bicycle parts that necessitate habitual | | | | and move the bike forward. When the brakes are |
| examination, oiling and greasing are the tires, | | | | adjusted properly, the brake gripper pad will be |
| brakes, wheels, handlebar and chain. | | | | maintained squarely on the rim surface without |
| The tires take the greatest weight and force, and | | | | coming into contact with the tire and the wheels |
| have to be inflated as per the manufacturer's | | | | will not move forward. If the brake levers, come |
| terms. Besides air pressure, tires need to be | | | | into contact with touch the handlebar when |
| watched for any obvious ripping or wear and tear. | | | | applied, it indicates that the brake cables are too |
| The wheels too need usual fine-tuning and | | | | loose. Adjust them or change them if they are |
| correction, and should be checked for dents and | | | | worn out. |
| twists that may occur by way of impact with | | | | The chain needs proper lubrication for smooth and |
| firm objects or when the bicycle falls. The | | | | proper movement. The chain should also be |
| optimum method to inspect a wheel is to rotate it | | | | cleaned of debris frequently using a good |
| fast and look at it for unusual movement. The | | | | de-greaser to get rid of the grime that |
| wheel should rotate without movement from side | | | | accumulates on the lubricant. Remember to apply |
| to side. If it does, make sure to adjust it. The | | | | new lubricant as soon as the old grease has been |
| spokes also must be firm and fixed tightly to the | | | | removed. This will help stop the chain from |
| rims. The spokes convey weight and, when | | | | jumping the teeth or getting stuck and will keep it |
| damaged, must be replaced right away. | | | | from rusting. |
| Next to the handlebars and brakes, the tires are | | | | The seat adjustment is a critical part of comfort |
| the most critical for safety and a good ride. | | | | and safety too. It should always be tight and the |
| The handlebar is similar to the steering wheel of | | | | height of the seat should allow for full extension |
| an automobile, and a critical element in directing | | | | of your legs when the pedal is in the lowest part |
| the bicycle. It should to be aligned to have the | | | | of it's circular motion. This keeps the legs from |
| best fit for comfort and safety. The first | | | | being bent all the time. |
| modification is the elevation. It should not be too | | | | The height of the bicycle should be tested for |
| high or too low, but should be positioned so that | | | | each individual rider. The height is tested by |
| you can hold onto it at ease. The handlebar must | | | | straddling the bike with both feet on the ground |
| be correctly aligned with the front wheel, to get | | | | and lifting the front tire off the ground. You should |
| the best results when the bike swerves or to | | | | be able to raise the bike about an inch before the |
| make even changes in direction. In the same way, | | | | bikes bar is restrained by your crotch area. |
| it is essential that the front fork is in proper | | | | You don't need any hi-tech tools to keep your |
| position and in working order. It stabilizes the | | | | cycle in prime riding condition. All that you need is |
| handlebar and should be fixed firmly to the | | | | the time and the desire to keep it fit. |
| handlebar post. The bike pedals should be | | | | |