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Hit the Road! How to Get Your Bike Road-Ready
Ready to ride? Before heading out make sure your bike it ready to hit the road. By taking a few extra minutes to check, you can save yourself a lot of flat tires and mishaps later.
Tips on making sure your bike is road-ready:
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Tires:
- Check the tire pressure: First, squeeze the tire’s sidewalls (side edges) toward each other as hard as you can. If the sidewalls squeeze together easily, you know the air pressure is low and that the tires need to be inflated.
- You may need to replace your tire if you notice cracks in the sides or worn spots.
- A floor pump is the easiest way to pump up your tires. If you don’t have one at home, neighborhood bike shops are generally happy to let you use theirs. Prop your bike against a sturdy wall. Place the socket on the end of the pump directly over the valve. Check the tire’s sidewalls, where the tire’s maximum PSI number is written. A lot of floor pumps have a built in pressure-gauge that makes it easy to know when you’ve reached the maximum tire pressure. Keeping your tires close to their maximum PSI will make riding easier and help you avoid flats.
- Brakes - Squeeze the brakes and rock your bike forward. Both brakes should grip the rims smoothly and evenly. When braking, the levers should be at least one finger’s width from the handlebars. Tightening breaks is fairly straight forward. If you haven’t done it before ask a bike expert or bike shop to show you how.
- The chain - Check that the chain is running smoothly by running the pedal backwards. Add bike–specific lubricant to the chain if it looks dry or squeaks. Clean your chain with an old rag to remove excess grease or other build-up.
- Seat - Your seat is at the right height when you can reach the ground with the tips of your toes.
More On Bike Commuting:
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Stow & Tow: Bike Commuter Gear
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Wet Weather Biking Gear
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Tips for New Bike Commuters
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Get Your Bike Road-Ready
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Plan Your Bike Route
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