Page 4 table of contents page 5 bicycle type and use condition page 6 page 7 chapter 1. Please check the harley owners manual for your specific year. To do that, weve provided the following maintenance checklists for mountain, road, electric, and kids bikes. Road cycling summit overview or bicycle maintenance. We dont just want you to love riding your bike, we want you to love working on your bike too. If you ride regularly, bring your bike in for twice. Bicycle mechanics and repair decal mechanical engineering. No one wants to have a great day out on the bike derailed by a simple fix that they could have avoided with basic maintenance tips or. This is a typical harleydavidson touring maintenance schedule. Also if it is possible, answer them with high, medium, low cost of maintenance. The following list of necessary maintenance items and recommended frequency of maintenance is designed to give a recreational or club cyclist or a commuter an outline for a schedule. Regularly performing basic checks and tuneups can save you time and money in the long run as well as reduce the risk of injury to you, should the bikes integrity be compromised in some way. Obvious issues like flat tires, broken seats, and bent rims will require repair, but general maintenance should only take a few minutes.
The maintenance schedule for a bike can vary somewhat on how often its ridden and what condition its in to begin with. Zinn and the art of road bike maintenance 2nd edition by lennard zinn. If you can learn to make these few common repairs to your bike, you can handle just about any problem you might encounter while out. We are here to help you, whether youre fixing your first flat, or shipping your ride across the globe for a big race, weve got you covered. Zinn and the art of road and mountain bike maintenance. A daily, weekly, monthly and yearly bike maintenance checklist. Once you master these skills you will not only be a safer rider, but you will also avoid premature wear on your bike and accessories. Page 1 page 2 page 3 a word about bicycles, accidents, and sa. For ktoval concepts hub recall notice for profile design cobra s stem recall. From puncture repair to bike cleaning and brake adjustment, this is your diy guide for all things bike maintenance. Many of these tasks can be done at home, but for the ones that you cant, our service department would love to be of assistance. Axle bearings bottom bracket brake brake lever cable cassette chain chainring cleaning crank derailleur disc brake drivetrain fork frame freehub freewheel front derailleur gears grease grip handlebar headset hub lubrication oil pedal. You may decide to go to a bike shop for everything. We want to help you enjoy your new bicycle as long as possible.
Bike mechanics basic repair on the road regular upkeep advanced diagnosing and repair on all components of preventative maintenance a bicycle outreach learn and teach others exploreways to help the cycling community at cal and in the bay area. That means spending a couple of hours a month yes, thats all it takes checking that everything is working and keeping it all clean and lubricated. Diy six essential bike maintenance skills every cy. Your guide to a longer life for your bicycle and gear donate to help vulnerable communities cope with covid. The bike maintenance tips and tricks you need to know to keep your bike rolling smooth. Bicycle maintenance made ridiculously easy is exactly what it claims to be a simple howto guide for maintaining the condition of your bike. Page 14 the cross bike, also often called a hybrid, cross terrain bike or fitness bike, is like a swiss army knife. I had a nice chat with jokke, a highly trained mechanic who works for and is the founder of the programme. Those who often ride in rain and mud, or who put on very high weekly mileage, will need to perform routine maintenance more often to keep their bikes in optimal. This is why we ask that you read and fully understand your owners manual before riding your new bike. Among those which ones will cost me and which ones will be free of cost. Take a look at our maintenance checklist below for some handy tips when it comes to keeping your two wheels on the road. Every machine requires maintenance in order to run efficiently, and a bike is no different.
The worlds bestselling bicycle repair and maintenance guide, 5th ed. The worlds bestselling bicycle repair and maintenance guide lennard zinn. The cross bike is a good choice for the rider who isnt look ing for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Fuji road manual dutch pdf fuji road manual italian pdf fuji road manual french pdf fuji road manual spanish pdf. Check before each ride page 9 page 10 examine the wheels page 11 examine the chain page 12 rules to. Stay alert while riding your bike and practice some basic road safety rules to stay safe and enjoy your ride. But out on the road and in between trips to the mechanic, there are some essential mechanical skills every cyclist should know. Bikes that are ridden offroad or in the rain will need a little more tlc than one that ventures over the brooklyn bridge once per month. Looking for a motorbike maintenance checklist in pdf format that you can print off. Ken hart basic bike tools for home floor pump american vs. By mike munk, ubi certified mechanic everyone understands the importance of regular preventative maintenance on an automobile, but many folks ignore this concept when it comes to their bicycle. Dirty rims interfere with stopping power, so first clean the rims with a slightly abrasive pad, or just scrub hard with a rag soaked in dish soap, and then rinse and dry.
How to prepare your bicycle for spring diy bike repair. Bike maintenance 101 a few bits of knowledge can help increase your safety and save some money, too. Bike maintenance checklist fail commentspass brakes front rear front rear brake lever. Bicycle owners manual 9th edition, 2007 this manual meets en standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. Please remove a bike from your queue before selecting an additional one. Bike maintenance and repair for dummies cheat sheet. Click on a bike part or tag to see related diy video tutorials.
Also, dont overlook regular maintenance by a bike mechanic. Its also worth taking a look at your bikes specific owners manual for a more detailed breakdown of what you should be doing, and when. The fifth edition offers coverage of all the newest mountain bike tech without neglecting the bikes and. Bike maintenance guide if you want your bike to last and you want to get the most out of it funwise, you need to look after it. The beginners guide to essential bike maintenance skills. Bike maintenance is a wideranging topic, so in this article we start with the basics. The worlds bestselling guide to mountain bike repair lennard zinn. Twocolor interior with tables and 700 illustrations throughout. Mountain bikes are made to take a beating, but theyre not bombproof. Owners manual 9th edition, 2007 this manual meets en standards 14764, 14766 and 14781. Trek bike owners manuals and bontrager product manuals. On a bike tour, i once met a skinny, fit young man who mounted his bicycle by standing on its left side and then, without leaning the bike at all, swung his right leg up and forward over the handlebars and down to the right pedal in one smooth motion. Six essential bike maintenance skills every cyclist should know bike maintenance fixes to help you save on the cost. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, lennard zinns clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone.
Let us consider that initially the bike is comfortable and everything fine at the time of purchase. Page 1 at raleigh america we are concerned about your safety and wellbeing. Bike garage the ultimate bike repair movie bicycle maintenance duration. Maintain your bike or let a bike shop do it for you. Keep these tips in mind, and you will get more out of your. Go ahead, roll up those sleeves and explore livs bike maintenance and repair guides. By keeping your bike in good condition it will be more reliable and you will need fewer replacement parts, so saving money. This booklet will guide you through basic bike maintenance, detailing parts of the bike, how and why to keep your bike clean and safe and how to fix a puncture. Before you hit the road on your bike, put together an emergency tool kit for unexpected repairs and give your bike a preride maintenance inspection. This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.
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