{"id":20616,"date":"2021-08-27T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T22:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-bike\/"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:46:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:46:31","slug":"how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean and maintain your bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>In this basic maintenance <\/span>guide with video tutorials<\/b> we have prepared <\/span>6 essential tips<\/b> for both beginner cyclists and those who have been pedaling for a long time, so that you can take care of your bike and keep it always in top shape. These are the 6 things you should do:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Keep your bike clean, dry and lubricated<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Check bolts, screws and all components<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Learn how to adjust your gears.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Check tire pressure and the state of your tires<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Check your brakes<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Put on and take off the pedals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before we begin, let us give you two warnings:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Being your own mechanic requires some basic tools.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Certain repairs are best left to your trusted workshop<\/b>. It will cost more money, but save you time and headaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Keep your bike clean, dry and lubricated<\/b><\/h3>\n

      It will extend the life of your components and your bike, plus you’ll save time, trouble and money in the long run.<\/b><\/p>\n

      For those who have a garden, here is a comprehensive tutorial on how to clean a bike by Calvin Jones, the flagship mechanic of the Park Tool brand:<\/span><\/p>\n