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Double Check Your Friday
Double Check Your Bike Friday!
At this point your bike should be ready to ride. However,
before you ride away, be sure to double-check your assembly.
• Are the handlebars tight?
• How about the stem and pedals?
• Are the quick releases all secure?
• Is the saddle secure and at a reasonable angle?
• Are the handlebar and control levers in a proper place
and clamped tight?
Although we always inflate the tires at the factory, check
your tire pressure for proper inflation. Under-inflated tires
not only wear faster and are more prone to flats, but they
also add rolling resistance.
Be sure to have at least the 5/6mm S wrench in the mono
tube bottle cage for quick roadside adjustments. If you have
the folding tool, take it with you. You will probably want to
stop and adjust saddle height and the angle, as well as per-
haps adjust a few other items during your first ride or two.
Mechanic’s Tip: Grease is your friend. Be sure to keep a light
film of grease on any intersecting bike parts. This will help
to prevent corrosion, facilitate disassembly, and eliminate
annoying noises. Areas include: Haul-a-Day Main Frame cou-
pling joint, seatposts, saddle rails, handlebars, stems, pedal
threads and seatmast. Doing this a couple of times per year
during routine maintenance should be enough. Wipe off any
excess or visible grease. Also be sure to lightly grease all
bolt threads on your bicycle as you repair or upgrade com-
ponents. Lubricating your bolts will allow you to adequately
tighten the fasteners and keep them from seizing in the
future.
