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Posted by admin on April 14, 2012 at 11:45 am. Filed under: locks

We specialise in helping people feel safe and secure in their home or business. But we also carry a superb range of bike locks, chains and padlocks suitable for cycling commuters, mountain trail enthusiasts and occasional day-trippers!

Is your bike coming out of hibernation soon? Here are five checks you need make before jumping back in the saddle.

1.   Clean your bike. After its months in hibernation, a nice clean will be superb for your bike (especially if it’s still carrying some of last summer’s mud!) A bike is only as good as its components, so get down to work with a toothbrush, a little water and some bicycle grease.
2.   You don’t need to be a bike genius to check the breaks. Your brake pads should wear evenly, hit the wheel at the same time and have a nice taught cable. If any of these things is wrong, you need to replace the brake pads, adjust the tension screw or roll out the barrel adjuster.
3.   Turn your bike upside down and spin the wheels. They should move evenly and without any wobbling.
4.   The wrong tyre pressure can turn a pleasant cycle into a bumpy hell ride! Make sure each tyre is inflated to the specifications found on the side of the wheel.
5.   Check your security. Does your bike lock still work properly? Chains and padlocks are a great option for folks with the bare essentials lying around. Think about using combination locks if you’re a frequent loser of keys!

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