(opposite
page)
felix
hodkinson,
(this
page)
istock
If you do only one piece of bike
maintenance this spring, inspect
your brakes and replace the pads
if they look worn. Do it yourself
or take your bike to a shop. Have
a bit more time to spare? Check
your tire pressure and add air if
necessary. Spin each wheel look-
ing for wobbles or rubbing,
which might mean you need a
wheel alignment, or new tires.
en wipe your chain with
solvent and lubricate it with oil.
You should be doing this every
few months anyway – more
frequently if your bike often
gets dirty or wet.
AMA Bike Assist
If your wheels break down on
the road, not to worry: AMA
members have access to Bike
Assist, a.k.a. Roadside Assistance
for bikes. Have a flat? ey'll
pump it up on the spot. Loose
bolt or dropped chain? No
problem. For serious repairs,
they'll transport you and your
bike back home, or to a repair
shop. e service is available
Alberta-wide, wherever AMA
provides Roadside Assistance. W
AMARoadsideAssistance.ca
Bicycles
Bike Maintenance SOS
Give your wheels a once-over before you get back on the road, trail or cycle path this summer
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