Bicycle servicing

Take care of your bike's condition

Prepared by: www.jrconceptbikes.pl (Bicycle service and shop – Mokotów)
The number of cyclists on the streets of Polish cities and towns is growing. Two wheels are no longer just a tool for athletes or a vehicle used in the countryside to get to the store. For an increasing number of Poles, it is the most frequently used means of transport.

Attention to technical condition

Using a bicycle every day in various weather conditions, it is worth not neglecting the bike. Just as every now and then you should take your car to a mechanic for a check-up, at least once a year you should perform bike service. This is due to both security and usability issues.

What are the benefits of servicing?

The basic bicycle service will include brake adjustment, and, if necessary, the replacement of brake pads as well as cables and housing. This will ensure adequate braking power while avoiding unnecessary resistance resulting from a poorly adjusted brake.

Another important element is the derailleurs

During the bicycle inspection, the mechanic will make the necessary adjustments to ensure all gears shift smoothly and quickly. Standard bicycle servicing it will also include checking the condition of the wheels to see if they are straight and whether they need truing. Crooked wheels are a cause of the brake rubbing against the rim, which significantly hinders riding.

High expenses after driving many kilometers

In extreme cases, a bicycle service will mean replacing the drivetrain and, consequently, a larger expense. Gears wear down over time and kilometers, and the chain stretches, meaning they can no longer function properly. As you can see, although a bicycle is a very simply constructed means of transport, it also requires attention from the user, and regular inspections will ensure comfort, safety, and complete satisfaction with using the two-wheeler.