"Spring is in the air, the birds are singing, and finally daylight saving time is here! Some of us have been dedicated cyclists throughout the winter while others have just hung up our bikes through the cold wet months. Either way, now that it is warming up outside it is time to get your ride ready for spring.

Most of these checks can be done by a novice. If you do not have time or energy to go through the full bike inspection of your bike checkout the pre-ride checklist for the basics. If you see a problem take your bike to your local bike shop and let them checkout your bike. A basic tune-up costs between $30-50, a good value if you do not like getting your fingers dirty. All others should go through the following bike inspection. There can be a great sense of satisfaction that comes from maintaining your own bike. We will cover many of these sections in depth in future issues..."  (read more)

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