Keeping Your Bicycle in Good Shape
Your bicycle needs regular attention to stay safe and road-ready — here is what to check before every ride.
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Before you ride a bicycle, it is important to ensure that it is in good condition. The brakes and handlebars must work properly. If the brakes make a squeaking noise, it could mean that the rims and brake pads need to be cleaned. Tighten the handlebars if they are loose. The bicycle chain is also important. It is essential to keep the chain oiled or it will rust easily. When the chain makes squeaking noises, it is time to put oil on it. However, you must avoid putting too much oil as this will cause dirt to stick to the chain.
Vocabulary
the horizontal bar on a bicycle that you hold to steer
"Tighten the handlebars if they are loose."
making a high-pitched rubbing or creaking sound
"If the brakes make a squeaking noise, the rims and brake pads may need cleaning."
the outer metal edges of a bicycle wheel that the brakes press against
"Clean the rims and brake pads to stop the squeaking."
absolutely necessary; cannot be skipped
"It is essential to keep the chain oiled or it will rust."