One of the multiadventure activities that we suggest this time is mountain biking: sport, fun and adrenaline guaranteed 100%. But once we decide to buy a mountain bike it is not enough to purchase it, go out with from time to time and store it in the storage room, but we have to carry out a series of care so that it does not spoil and we can enjoy it for a long time.
Tuning up your MTB
As with the all-terrain bicycle we move through places where it is possible that we could suffer some type of wear or breakdown, it is necessary to carry out a Regular maintenance of the bicycle to be aware of what is happening to it and avoid further damage.
The first thing you have to keep in mind is that each part of the bike has a function and therefore you have to pay attention to it independently: the frame is not the same as the brakes or the fork is not the same as the handlebars. But one of the basic care you can do is wash and oil each and every element of your mountain bike. To do this you will need a can of solid grease, degreaser, a brush, a chain cleaner, a sponge, a dish soap and a bucket of water.
Once you have the entire bicycle clean and dry, it is time to apply special bicycle lubricant to the transmission, the chain, the rear derailleur wheels, etc. It is important to use solid grease for the brake and gear cables, as well as the seat post, belt and stem (the latter not so common). It is important that you keep the lubrication up to date, because this will help your bike last much longer.
Another thing that you cannot ignore is to check all the screws whenever you are going to take a long ride or go on a trip. Examine the following areas in depth:
- Bottom bracket shell
- Pedals
- Derailleurs
- Direction (give lots of attention)
- Shoes
- Wheels
- Suspension
Emergency kit for your mountain bike
- Air pump. It is essential for any air loss in the wheels.
- Spare camera. Don't forget it at home because depending on the terrain you are going to ride on, you could have serious mishaps. Carry glue and patches with you.
- Sirgas. It is convenient that you have a brake and gear.
- Tool box. You never know what can happen during the route and, even if you always have your mountain bike tuned, sometimes you may need to repair something or other. What to do in these cases? Put tools such as Allen keys, screwdrivers, patches, chain breaker, etc. in the briefcase.
- Flanges. They are the best option if at any given time to join the spokes of the wheel if the core were to break.
