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LSU Bikes! Official Bicycle Care and Repair
Guide

• Brought to you by
• LSU Student Government
• LSU UREC
• B.R.A.S.S.
• ECO _at_ LSU

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Topics Covered

• Preventative Measures
• Sizing and Adjustment
• Wear and Tear
• Pre-ride Checklist
• Basic Repairs
• Fixing a Flat
• Greasing Your Chain
• Chain Derailment

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Sizing Adjustment
Preventative Measures

• Bike Size
• Your leg should be almost fully extended at the
  lowest point of the pedal rotation
• 1 inch rule for road bikes allow one inch
  between top tube and your crotch
• Handlebar rule for mountain bikes one or two
  inches below the level of the seat

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Sizing Adjustment
Preventative Measures

• Saddle Adjustment
• Two fasteners types
• Lever Release
• Allen Wrench

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Wear Tear
Preventative Measures

• Brake Pads
• Longer time to stop
• Adjust pad spacing
• Replace pads
• Chain
• Falling off squeaking
• Align deraileur lube the chain!

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Preventative Measures
Wear Tear

• Tires
• Deflate frequently
• Check valve caps
• Check for punctures
• Pedal
• Check for cracks
• Check that theyre free spinning

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Pre-Ride Checklist
Preventative Measures

• Proper Attire
• Ensure clothing will not enter gears
• Dress for the weather
• Helmet
• Wear one!
• Lights
• Check battery charge
• REQUIRED at night

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Pre-Ride Checklist
Preventative Measures

• Tire Pressure
• Check for flats
• Handlebar
• Check for looseness
• Axles
• Spin the cranks
• If it feels off, have it checked

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Fixing a Flat
Basic Repairs

• Tools Needed
• Tire Lever

• Pump

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Fixing a Flat
Basic Repairs

• Possible Material Needed
• Inner tube

• Tire

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Basic Repairs
Fixing a Flat

• Steps
• Remove wheel
• Remove tire (outer tube)
• Replace inner tube
• Remount outer tube
• Remount wheel

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Greasing Your Chain
Basic Repairs

• Tools Needed
• Your hands!
• Materials Needed
• Chain lube
• Old towel

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Chain Derailment
Basic Repairs

• What do you do?
• Stay calm and be patient
• Place your bike against a vertical surface
• Steps
• Relax the chain by pressing down on the rear
  deraileur (see right)
• Grab chain
• Feed onto crank set
• Slowly turn crank to engage properly
• Once engaged, spin the pedals to ensure fix