Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the snow is melting, and it’s slowly but surely warming up out there. It’s a great time to set yourself up for a healthy, active season with the right gear.
Whether you have used your bike all winter or it’s been sitting in storage all year, you want to be as safe as possible and prevent mishaps. Our mechanics will take care of your bike quickly and efficiently, with a detailed estimate and timeline before you pay for the service to begin.
Getting your bike ready for spring is easy when working with Bee’s Knees. We offer a Safety Check and Basic Tune-Up to get you on the road quickly and pain-free!
Your bike is just like any other vehicle; it needs care, as it has many moving parts that all work together for a seamless ride. If your brakes aren’t optimized, you have improper tire pressure, or poor torque, you may encounter hardships that severely hinder your enjoyment during the warmer seasons.
Preparing Your Bike for Safety
A fully operational bike is an excellent idea, and proactive maintenance will prevent accidents. Make sure you have a bright set of lights, reflectors, and brakes that work well. It would be best to give your bike a tune-up before ensuring that your security while riding is never in question.
It is also advisable to replace your brake and shifter cables. During winter, condensation can cause moisture to find its way into the cable housing and reduce your bike’s performance. Other than that, you can also fill your cable housing with grease so that dirt can’t get in. Your bicycle may start showing signs of wear and tear or build-up while you’re busy riding it, and most people will wait until the last minute. At the very least, this could leave you stranded if left unaddressed. It’s a good idea to take care of your bike ahead of time for your safety. Right now is a great time to get a Safety Check and Basic Tune-Up with our experienced mechanics at Bee’s Knees as the spring season unfolds, and we shake off the winter salt, and the winter blues.
Clean up your chain and gear.
A lot of debris out there can build up over time and clog your gears, which will be a much more expensive repair if it accumulates. Our Safety Check and Basic Tune-Up take care of your bike. You can clean up your chain using a chain solvent and a chain scrubber or a toothbrush. Installing fenders is also a good idea because it will prevent dirt from getting on your back, and they help keep the rest of your bike protected from gunk, dirt, and debris. Fenders help stop grime from getting in your chain, bottom bracket and drive train. Try to find fenders that include a mud flap.
When cleaning, ensure that you get in all the nooks, crannies, and hard-to-reach places. Like between cogs, you can be sure that you get rid of any build-up. If you want a thorough clean, you can take your chain off and soak it insolvent. Regardless of whether your bike was in storage all winter, or if you’ve been riding it through the cold weather, your bicycle will thank you for stopping by to see our mechanics at Bee’s Knees, and you’ll always be safe. We are open seven days a week and provide bicycle maintenance safety checks for as low as $49. Stop by today!