Essential DIY Bike Maintenance Tips

Whether you're an experienced trail blazer or just starting your cycling journey, knowing how to perform bike maintenance will not only keep your ride in top condition but also give you the confidence to tackle any terrain. At BETD, we stock an extensive range of replacement bike parts for a range of brands and models, including everything from suspension components and cranks, to Enduro bearings. In this blog, we'll take you through a range of simple yet important maintenance tips to keep your bike going for the long term.

• Keep Your Bike Clean

If you want to extend its life, the best thing to do is to regularly give your bike a good clean. This is important in order to prevent any dirt and grime from building up on your bike’s components. To do this, you just need a bucket, soap, water, a sponge, a dry rag, and a small brush for scrubbing the frame, chain, brakes, fork seals, and chain rings.

• Inspect & Inflate Your Tyres

Regular cyclists will know that there’s not much more frustrating than flat tyres during a ride. Before setting off, be sure to inspect your tires for any damage, before inflating them with a floor pump to the correct pressure.

• Check Derailleur Hangers

As an essential component of your bike, derailleur hangers are designed to break upon impact, in order to prevent damage to your frame or wheel. Always make sure to check your bike’s gear hangers for damage before riding again. Should you need replacements, BETD stock an extensive range of derailleurs which offer superior strength, shifting and durability.

• Test Your Brakes

Over time and with frequent usage, brake pads will wear down. Maintain this essential safety feature by pumping your brakes to check their efficiency - if you can feel any softening, your brake pads likely need replaced.

• Replace Worn Out Parts & Components

With so many moving parts exposed to strong forces on bike rides, it’s inevitable that they will wear out over time. By regularly replacing any worn out parts and components, you’ll keep your bike in top condition and be able to ride for longer stretches. Buy Bike Components Online To purchase from our collection of MTB, road and gravel bike parts, browse and buy online from our collection today. If you’re looking for any advice about bike maintenance or replacement components, speak to our experts today via our website or email info@betd.co.uk.