Wash regularly

• Always wash after muddy rides and otherwise regularly.
• Use a soaking detergent on the bike chain.
• Brush the chain and rinse with plenty of water.
• Also wash the brake surfaces and rims.
• The frame and parts that are not greasy can be washed with water mixed with washing-up liquid for washing, for example.
• Rinse with plenty of water.
• Check the condition of the bike visually when washing.

A bike needs oil and air

• Lubricate the chains immediately after washing and drying. Drip oil inside the chain while slowly turning the crank.
• Allow the oil to soak in for a while and then wipe excess oil from the surface of the chain.
• To ensure that the cables can move without friction spray oil also in their protective sheaths once month, for example.
• Check that the wheels are firmly secured and that they spin straight.
• Rinse the washed areas thoroughly.
• Pump the tyres according to the recommended pressure indicated on the side of the tyre.
• Check that the tyre is in good condition and that there is still a tread left and there are no cracks in the sidewall.
• Periodically check that the screws and nuts of the wheel have not come loose.

Get professionals on the job

A bike that rattles, crunches or rumbles is a sign of basic maintenance being overdue. You should react to such sounds immediately for the sake of your own riding experience and safety as well as for the bike’s life cycle. Professionals in the bicycle industry can help with all kinds of matters related to bicycle maintenance and equipment. Even if the bike works normally, you should take it for annual maintenance by a professional.