![]() Repeat these steps until you don’t feel the cable and housing give anymore. 31 When replacing a brake cable, initially adjust it so the pads are fully against the rim, then squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can a few times to release slack in the cable and compress the housing. Doing so can cause the brake pads to clamp together tightly-and separating them is no easy task. 30 After removing a disc-brake wheel from the frame or fork, do not squeeze the brake lever. The next time your pads need replacement, you can simply slip them into the holder, no alignment needed. 29 If you’ve been running bolt-on brake pads and it’s time to replace them, now is the time to switch to the cartridge-style type. Use a spacer, like Avid’s bleed block, to hold the pistons in place. 28 Always remove disc-brake pads when bleeding your brakes. 27 Work on one brake at a time so you always have an intact brake to reference. The oil from your skin can decrease their braking power. 26 Don’t touch disc-brake pads with your fingers. 25 Three signs your brake pads are worn: You hear a gritty scraping sound, the grooves in the pad have all but disappeared, or you feel stickiness when you brake. 10 When tinkering with anything near your cranks, shift into the big ring first so you don’t mangle your hand on the chainring teeth. 9 The three most important tools to have on a ride: a multitool with a chain breaker, a mini pump or CO 2, and a patch kit or tube. 8 Check tire pressure before every ride, especially if you’re running tubeless. ![]() (Pro tip: Set up your smartphone to video the disassembly for an easy reference guide.) It takes the mystery out of putting it back together. 7 When disassembling something, keep track of the order in which you remove parts. ![]() This especially goes for steerer tubes and integrated seatposts. 5 Nylon tire levers are better than metal ones. 3 You can’t properly adjust a bicycle that is dirty and not lubricated. This collection of mostly timeless advice (until advances in technology make some of these bike maintenance tips obsolete) will guide you through the role of primary caregiver-so you can leave the tough stuff to the professionals. You may not know every remedy your bike needs to live a long life, but you can gain enough wisdom along the way to keep it in tip-top shape and out of the shop with proper bike maintenance. It also needs a little lube, a lotta love, and a good listen. Your bicycle doesn’t run on leg power alone.
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