subject: How To Use Your Old Bike Again [print this page] Riding a bike is funRiding a bike is fun. Those who have a passion to ride bikes are crazy about them. With the passage of time, your bike loses its shape, starts producing different noises and the riding experience fades out. It gets old and you dont like riding it any more. If you have such an old bike in your backyard, dont worry you can use it. You can make it new with little effort. Here is a list of a few things that you can do to make your old bike a brand new one and can actually ride it again.
Clean your bike
The first thing you need to do is clean your bike. Its better to take off all the parts of your bike and clean them individually. Take off the chain and wash it. Oil all the cables. Clean each and every single part.
Brakes
Dont forget to check the brakes. After cleaning all the parts of the bike and fixing it up again, give it a try. If brakes are working properly, there is no need to worry. If you notice that brakes are dragging or making noise. You need to fix them. If brakes are dragging, loose them a bit. If they are making noise, oil the brake shoes and hopefully it will work.
Tires
Tires play a very vital role. Check the tires. I suggest replacing them. Even if they look new, replace them. However, if you have limited budget then try cleaning the old tires. Take them off. Clean them with water and brush. Make sure that tires are in good condition.
Shop around for bike replacement accessories
You can shop online for a few bike replacement accessories. You will not have to replace all the accessories rather its more than enough to replace a few major parts. These parts include (but not limited to) cassette, chain, tires, cables, brakes and gears. It is not necessary to replace all these parts. Inspect your bike thoroughly and see what parts need to replaced (as mentioned earlier). There are many online stores where you can shop for bike replacement accessories. Choose the one that is offering quality accessories and parts in affordable rates.
Once you have replaced all the parts and cleaned all the older ones, give it a final test ride. Check the tires, brakes, cables, chain and all other parts. Check for noise. If everything seems to be fine, you are ready to go on a long ride with your old friend again.
