Many of you, (in the south, on the coasts, and on the islands), have already been out bike riding and we here in the north, just might begin our outdoor season this weekend in earnest.
Here's a tip I read at Road Bike Rider:
Lube your chain in Advance. When you hear your chain chirp or are due for regular chain maintenance, lubricate the links right after riding.
Firstly, you won't forget.
And secondly, it will give the lube's carrier a day to evaporate before your next ride. There will be less lube on the chain's surface to attract grit and be flung onto the frame, derailleurs and rear wheel.
The lube belongs inside the links, not thickly coating them, so before riding again run the chain through a clean rag. Then go out and enjoy the difference a well-maintained chain makes.
And please wear your helmet.
Happy riding.
6 comments:
Oh, you mean that you actually have to do something to that chain?? :) I am very bad about that, thanks for the reminder!
Good on ya for the helmet reminder. I am amazed at how many people I see riding around without a helmet on or the helmet is on and the chin strap is not buckled. WTF???
Good call on the day-before chain lube - always a great idea.
And thanks for reminding folks to wear a helmet. It gets me SO steamed when I see people without one!
Happy riding, Benson!
Good tip! I'm actually thinking of dusting the bike off later this week...and I don't even really have the excuse of a very cold winter here.
Love the spring photo you added to your masthead! What a great shot!!
I LOVE the new spring pic with those anowy mountain in the backdrop, so beautiful! Happy Spring!
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