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Scott T

What should I be doing. I have a trek hybrid. Thanks!

intrepidfae

I check my tire pressures before every ride.

I lube the chain every other ride (about every 100 miles for me). Follow the lube manufacturer's directions.

Lube the cables every 4th to 5th ride. Shift to the largest gear and then pump the shifter down to the smallest without rotating the pedals. You should be able to slide the housing out of the cable stop on the frame and expose the wire inside it. Lube that and slide the housing back down and into the cable stop.

I don't hose the bike to clean it unless I've gotten it really covered with mud. I dip a rag into water, wring it out, wipe the frame, and then use a dry rag to remove moisture.

Check your tires from time to time. When cracks appear or if you can see the tire cord, replace the tires and the tubes.

HTH

intrepidfae

I check my tire pressures before every ride.

I lube the chain every other ride (about every 100 miles for me). Follow the lube manufacturer's directions.

Lube the cables every 4th to 5th ride. Shift to the largest gear and then pump the shifter down to the smallest without rotating the pedals. You should be able to slide the housing out of the cable stop on the frame and expose the wire inside it. Lube that and slide the housing back down and into the cable stop.

I don't hose the bike to clean it unless I've gotten it really covered with mud. I dip a rag into water, wring it out, wipe the frame, and then use a dry rag to remove moisture.

Check your tires from time to time. When cracks appear or if you can see the tire cord, replace the tires and the tubes.

HTH

M V

Lubing the chain is certainly on the list. You will hear a kind of high-pitched squeaking noise when its too 'dry'. Buy a good quality chain lube and douse the chain only, not the gears. Let it set a few minutes, then take a rag and wipe off the excess. And chains dont last forever; have your bike shop put a gauge on it to test for stretch.

Washing the bike is also a good idea; use a toothbrush and sponge/rag, never a powerwasher. Get all the gunk off the gearing and brake pads.

Brakes should be tested before each ride; one finger should be enough to stop you on level ground at moderate speed. If the lever is too 'squishy', you need to tighten things up.

Proper air pressure in the tires should also be checked regularly. Once you find out what pressure you like, you can give it the old 'press down hard' on the tire test. Use a gauge to check before longer rides so you dont wear out the tires from under/over inflation.

M V

Lubing the chain is certainly on the list. You will hear a kind of high-pitched squeaking noise when its too 'dry'. Buy a good quality chain lube and douse the chain only, not the gears. Let it set a few minutes, then take a rag and wipe off the excess. And chains dont last forever; have your bike shop put a gauge on it to test for stretch.

Washing the bike is also a good idea; use a toothbrush and sponge/rag, never a powerwasher. Get all the gunk off the gearing and brake pads.

Brakes should be tested before each ride; one finger should be enough to stop you on level ground at moderate speed. If the lever is too 'squishy', you need to tighten things up.

Proper air pressure in the tires should also be checked regularly. Once you find out what pressure you like, you can give it the old 'press down hard' on the tire test. Use a gauge to check before longer rides so you dont wear out the tires from under/over inflation.