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Originally Posted by Hop on Bike
Deflate tires before inflating - I learned here in BF that if you deflate the tires some first, they are easier to inflate.
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Originally Posted by HopOnBike
Deflate tires before inflating - I learned here in BF that if you deflate the tires some first, they are easier to inflate.
I do, however, find merit in, after changing a tire, pumping it up up to 10 or 15psi, letting all the air out, and then inflating to desired pressure. It is a bit of extra trouble, but it ensures all folds are out of the tube and everything is sitting pretty.
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That makes no sense. And its not difficult to pump up tires anyway.
I do, however, find merit in, after changing a tire, pumping it up up to 10 or 15psi, letting all the air out, and then inflating to desired pressure. It is a bit of extra trouble, but it ensures all folds are out of the tube and everything is sitting pretty.
I do, however, find merit in, after changing a tire, pumping it up up to 10 or 15psi, letting all the air out, and then inflating to desired pressure. It is a bit of extra trouble, but it ensures all folds are out of the tube and everything is sitting pretty.
Instead of putting empty gu packets in my pocket where thy mess up my jersey, i actually put them between the cables and frame at the front of my bike until I finish the ride.
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Just came across this tips thread while browsing for, well, tips... New to road cycling! Anyway, I've always used a u-lock around frame, front wheel, and rack. Seems to be the only way you can keep a bike longer than two months in Chicago. I've resorted to pulling my seat off the stem when I go anywhere, just in case. I always hated carrying a cable or chain because of rattling and uncoiling, and the u-lock I have came with a mount to attach to the frame. It's heavy, but I'm heavy, so I deal.
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imo if I need to go somewhere that would require a lock, I make sure it's a very high-quality one or a bike that I don't care about. My road bike is for riding, not transportation around town. Having said this, of course not everyone has the liberty of multiple bikes. Other sites have suggested ways to lock up your bike or at least secure it in a way that would deter SOME would be thieves.
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I don't know about cool, but I'll share a few things I've learned and like to do; most are ride prep tasks:
Recon routes before riding - before I started riding outside of my neighborhood, I drove the potential roads and captured the approximate mileage, possible combination routes, and potential hazards such as rough patches, blind spots, loose dogs, railroad tracks, narrow passages, sharp turns, gravel, traffic, broken glass from frequent accidents, etc. It also gives me a map to determine routes based on desired distance and something my wife can refer to in case I don't return home in a timely manner.
Prep the bike before getting dressed to ride - I like to check/pump the tires, load the seat bag, fill/load drink bottles, and gather stuff for jersey pockets all before getting dressed so that once I am dressed, I can get on the bike and roll. I learned this the hard way after getting dressed and then going out into a hot/humid garage to prep the bike; after pumping, changing a tube, and more pumping, I felt like I had worked out already.
Deflate tires before inflating - I learned here in BF that if you deflate the tires some first, they are easier to inflate.
Sunglasses - a nephew gave me a pair of frameless Adidas sunglasses that I love; I find that the top of the framed glasses hinder my vision when I'm in the drops.
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Recon routes before riding - before I started riding outside of my neighborhood, I drove the potential roads and captured the approximate mileage, possible combination routes, and potential hazards such as rough patches, blind spots, loose dogs, railroad tracks, narrow passages, sharp turns, gravel, traffic, broken glass from frequent accidents, etc. It also gives me a map to determine routes based on desired distance and something my wife can refer to in case I don't return home in a timely manner.
Prep the bike before getting dressed to ride - I like to check/pump the tires, load the seat bag, fill/load drink bottles, and gather stuff for jersey pockets all before getting dressed so that once I am dressed, I can get on the bike and roll. I learned this the hard way after getting dressed and then going out into a hot/humid garage to prep the bike; after pumping, changing a tube, and more pumping, I felt like I had worked out already.
Deflate tires before inflating - I learned here in BF that if you deflate the tires some first, they are easier to inflate.
Sunglasses - a nephew gave me a pair of frameless Adidas sunglasses that I love; I find that the top of the framed glasses hinder my vision when I'm in the drops.
My $0.02 FWIW
09-01-11, 06:52 AM
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Besides the usual stuff, here are some other tips that may be a little out of the norm:
- After a ride I stick a Bounce sheet in each of my cycle shoes. Keeps any funky odor from forming over time.
- Cutting the top off a water bottle makes for great storage on your bike. You can store a vest, arm warmers in the old bottle.
- Pop-tarts are a great cycling snack. They fit perfectly in a jersey pocket and provide just about enough calories if you eat one every hour on a long ride.
- I buy Gu packets in bulk (24 pack) on the internet and save about 50% of the cost.
- Store your spare tube in a zip-lock bag with some talc / corn starch. This reduces the chance of getting a pinch flat when you change a tube.
- Stuff your multi-tool and other items in a small sock before sticking it in your saddle bag. It will keep things from rattling around.
- Lemon Pledge makes for a good bike wax for your frame.
- After a ride I stick a Bounce sheet in each of my cycle shoes. Keeps any funky odor from forming over time.
- Cutting the top off a water bottle makes for great storage on your bike. You can store a vest, arm warmers in the old bottle.
- Pop-tarts are a great cycling snack. They fit perfectly in a jersey pocket and provide just about enough calories if you eat one every hour on a long ride.
- I buy Gu packets in bulk (24 pack) on the internet and save about 50% of the cost.
- Store your spare tube in a zip-lock bag with some talc / corn starch. This reduces the chance of getting a pinch flat when you change a tube.
- Stuff your multi-tool and other items in a small sock before sticking it in your saddle bag. It will keep things from rattling around.
- Lemon Pledge makes for a good bike wax for your frame.
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I wonder though, what's worse... having the bike in the garage at hotter or colder temperatures or constantly exposing it to immediate 20+ degree temperature shifts every time you ride?