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It's important to maintain your R32 properly, to keep it in good
running condition. A regular visit to your bike shop is very im-
portant to keep your bike running smooth and safe, but between
trips to the shop your bike will love some simple attention.
Lube your chain.
This is probably the most important regular maintenance item on
any bike, and just as probably the most ignored. You should lube
your chain at least every month. More if you ride a lot and do it
every time you get rained on. It's simple, if you start when your
ride is finished, rather than 2 minutes before you head out. First,
grab a trashy rag (not a paper towel) and wipe the chain down
completely. I wrap my hand with the rag, grab the lower section
of the chain and turn the pedals backwards. Do this until the chain
has travelled through the rag several times. Now apply a com-
mercial bicycle chain lubricant (NOT WD-40!) to the chain. Fol-
low the manufacturers directions, but what works for me is to
drip it lightly onto the inner side of the chain, first the outer plates
and then the inner. Now allow the bike to sit overnight. After the
lube has had a chance to penetrate the links, it's important to wipe
off all the excess lube. This helps to keep the chain free of excess
road grit. Do this by repeating the wiping procedure outlined
above.
Take care of your chain and it will take care of you. If your chain
gets really nasty, there are some nice cleaning systems on the
market—boxes that enclose the chain in it's own little washing
machine. We recommend these over removing the chain from
the bike to soak it. You should avoid breaking the chain any more
than is absolutely necessary.
Pump up your tires.
It is normal for tire pressure to drop slowly. Check the pressure
every week with a good hand pump. Inflate the tires to the pres-
sure rating printed on the tire itself. Don't use pumps at gas sta-
tions... you'll be sorry if you do, your tires might blow off the rim.
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It is very important to set the seat for your leg length correctly. If
possible, set your R32 on a rear wheel type wind trainer. If you
don't have access to such a trainer, have a friend hold the bike up
behind your seat while you sit and back pedal the bike.
When the leg length is set properly, you should have a slight bend
in your knee at full extension (see the illustration below).
To change the adjustment, get off the seat, loosen the seat quick
release skewers and slide the seat forward or back to approxi-
mately the right spot for you. Tighten both seat QR skewers and
sit down again. If you need further adjustment to get the proper
leg extension, get off the seat and try again. Take your time—this
is a very important adjustment. Once you have your leg exten-
sion set—and confirm this by spending some time riding the
bike—you might want to make a discreet mark on the seat track.
This way you can remove the seat for transport, and still get it
back exactly where you like it.
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