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Bingham walks and bikes
to school
to school
Bike lanes on MSU
campus
campus
Smart Commuting by bus
Bicycle repair and maintenance information
If bicycle commuting is a mode of Smart Commuting that you plan to
use, then having a good functioning bicycle is important.
Any of our local bike shops and provide you with a bike tune-up and
give you some basic bicycle care tips, like keeping your tires inflated
to the proper pressure and keeping your chain lubricated.
The League of American Bicyclists also has what they call an ABC
Quick check that you can do yourself before riding:
If bicycle commuting is a mode of Smart Commuting that you plan to
use, then having a good functioning bicycle is important.
Any of our local bike shops and provide you with a bike tune-up and
give you some basic bicycle care tips, like keeping your tires inflated
to the proper pressure and keeping your chain lubricated.
The League of American Bicyclists also has what they call an ABC
Quick check that you can do yourself before riding:
- Air: tires should be inflated to the rated pressure noted on
the sidewall (pounds per square inch, or psi)
- Brakes: Check brake pads for wear (ask your bike shop
about brake maintenance) and brake cables for fraying.
Check pad adjustments; make sure pads do not rub the tire.
Make sure that you can activate your brakes; unless there is
at least one inch between the handlebar and the brake lever
when you apply it, your brakes are too loose.
- Crankset: Your cranks are the arms that attach the pedals to
your bike. Take both cranks in hand and try to move them
sideways. If either moves, tighten the bolt holding it on. If
both move, take it to a shop to have your bottom bracket
inspected.
- Quick releases: Quick releases are the levers that hold your
wheels (and sometimes your seatpost) on your bike. Be
sure they are all firmly closed.