Several weeks ago, I asked members of the Shifter community for tips on keeping a bike running smoothly. And you delivered! Hundreds of very thoughtful tips rolled in. But in reading them, I realized many of you know a lot more about bike maintenance than I do, so I decided to ask an expert for help in assessing them.
Arleigh Greenwald, also known as ‪@CargoBikeLifecom‬, agreed to join in with her expert advice. As a former bike-shop owner, mechanic and all-around bike expert, she has years of knowledge to share and she was generous with her thoughts and advice.
Big thanks to Arleigh! Now, go subscribe to her channel: / @cargobikelifecom
The original post with all of your great tips: • Post
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0:00 Introduction
1:46 Clean your bike regularly
3:03 Lube
3:46 Brake adjustments
5:22 Take care of your tires
8:19 Check your stuff
10:14 Use wax or WD-40
11:08 Keep costs in perspective
13:15 Ride a low-maintenance bike
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