The Nuts and Bolts of Bicycle Safety (Reminders)

A nice little article from Bartlesville Live reminding us the ABC+ of bicycle equipment checks . . .

A is for air

  • Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire.
  • Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure.
  • Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged.

B is for brakes

  • Inspect pads for wear; replace if there is less than 1/4th of pad left.
  • Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes.
  • Check brake level travel; at least 1” between bar and lever when applied.

C is for cranks, chain and cassette

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Categories: OKC Bicyclist  Tags: bicycle-repair maintenance 

Schlegel Bicycles to Offer Maintenance Classes

Schlegel Bicycles will be offering both the novice and intermediate versions of their Park School bicycle maintenance classes.  The novice class will be offered on February 17th and the intermediate class will be on February 7th and 14th.  The complete description of the courses are below:

Novice Bicycle Maintenance Class

Students get an overview of many aspects of bicycles maintenance. Tires and tubes, brakes, and gear adjustments are demonstrated, discussed and worked on by the students. The class content is similar to a 90 day check-up on the bike. This is an excellent class for someone with a relatively modern or brand new bike who wishes to learn about maintenance, but can only make a limited time commitment for the class. In the novice class, the emphasis is placed on knowing when there is a problem, and on cleaning the bike. The presentations will often be descriptive. For example, showing what rear cogs are and how they work is part of the class, but demonstrating or practicing their removal are beyond the scope of this class. This is about a three-four hour class. Cost for the novice class is $40.00 per person. This class is typically offered on a monthly basis.

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Categories: OKC Bicyclist  Tags: education maintenance