There are times when your bike seems to see a mechanic more than it sees you, and while mechanics are a valuable resource for the high-tech stuff, there are a few ways you can keep your bike running better, for longer.
Our bicycles, while being relatively basic mechanical systems, are a labyrinth of fixtures, mountings and other connections that have a propensity to work loose, become dislodged and generally misbehave. It’s worth going over your bike at regular intervals and making sure everything is secure, properly aligned and appropriately tightened. Firstly, if you don’t own one already, buy a torque wrench, or befriend someone who has one.
There are some common reasons bikes are taken into shops, and the good news is that often it’s fixable at home. In this…