The bike is good for everyone, except for one major and very tangible problem. This transport is highly influenced by weather conditions. With the arrival of winter, this influence is greatly enhanced. We will prepare the bike for the winter ride and continue riding. After all, winter trips (with the right approach) bring only positive emotions and a huge boost of vivacity!
Necessary
WD-40 type grease or equivalent, silicone grease, cleaning cloth, faerie (or equivalent), fenders
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to set the desired level of the seatpost, or equalize the height of the saddle. The saddle should be placed at such a height that, while sitting on it, you can rest your feet on the ground (or reach the ground with 2/3 of your foot). This will prevent unexpected falls when hitting the ice.
Step 2
Fenders must be installed on the bike! Any bike ride in winter is analogous to riding in the rain.
Step 3
The fork and shock absorber must be thoroughly wiped clean (if necessary, rinsed with fairies) both before and after the ride. All oil seals must be lubricated with silicone grease.
Step 4
The bike chain must be washed and oiled after 2-3 trips in winter.
Step 5
Always wipe the brake discs or rotors with a dry cloth to a shine before each ride.
Step 6
The bike itself must also be washed more often in winter - reagents very much damage the bike's coating.
Step 7
Tire pressure should be selected in the range of 2 - 2, 5 atm. Over-inflated tires will have a lot of slippage and are unlikely to provide sufficient traction.
Step 8
If the fork and shock absorber begin to work poorly in cold weather, you need to replace the oil inside these devices with a less viscous one. For many forks, it is optimal to use oils of 5-10 W
Step 9
The rear and front derailleurs should be cleaned promptly.
