#TopTipTuesday
29th December 2020
After cleaning your bladder, put it in the freezer. This stops bacteria growing. Just don’t forget to defrost it before you ride.
8th December 2020
Use a plastic bag or shower cap to cover your disc rotors to stop the discs getting contaminated in transit from the trails.
Thanks to Archie from CB Bike Services for the suggestion.
1st December 2020
Gorilla tape two old toothbrushes with the bristles facing. Pull your chain through the bristly tool to thoroughly clean a dirty chain.
24th November 2020
Re-purpose re-use. Make a diagonal cut across the bottom of an empty bottle to create the perfect scoop. Ideal for transferring Tyre Yogurt tubeless sealant between tyres.
17th November 2020
Unboxing new tyres and leaving them hung loose overnight in a warm room will help them resume their shape, making fitting easier.
10th November 2020
Prior to fitting new brake pads, wet them and rub them together between your fingers. This will bed them in pre-install.
Tip courtesy of Steve @ Bikeanics, Greenfield
3rd November 2020
When setting up your wheel, adding a blob of sealant at the base of the valve will ensure a tight seal.
27th October 2020
To add sealant via the valve, simply remove the valve core, snip the top of the sealant bottle and apply directly.
20th October 2020
Check your tyres and add sealant periodically. You may have had punctures that will have reduced the quantity of sealant in the tyres.
NB: a short tube can be used in the application, this can be especially useful in escooter, euc and onewheel tyres.
13th October 2020
If reusing a tyre, ensure you clean out any dried-up latex sealant which may be present. (Not applicable with latex-free Tyre Yogurt)
NB: Latex coral or dried latex will hinder any future sealant doing its job. Especially ‘Tyre Yogurt’ which should not be mixed with other sealants. Tyre Yogurt and latex do not play well.
