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How to maintain your child's bike?

Your child’s bike needs maintenance to be able to ride without problems. When the chain is blocked, it is impossible to operate the bicycle. If your child's laces get caught in the crankset or on the chain, the bike will not be able to roll.

No parent would let their child play on a defective bike, hence the importance of its maintenance. It should be noted that the maintenance of a bicycle is not limited to cleaning. The mechanism needs to be checked regularly from the frame to the wheels, including par brakes and transmission.

Its maintenance also includes its storage. Ideally, it is advisable to store it in a dry place away from humidity. Well-maintained equipment guarantees your safety and well-being over the long term. Indeed, it is possible to maintain your own bike.

Teach your child to take care of their bike. Involve him in the cleaning and maintenance of his bike.

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Cleaning the bike: child's play

The bare minimum is to wash it.

Teach your child to take good care of his bike.

To make him more attentive and responsible, you have to help him wash his bike. To do this, show him how to handle a cloth properly, help him find the parts to rub to remove dirt, teach him the right techniques for easy washing.

You will need, among other things, a bucket filled with water, sponges, brushes, rags, a cleanser, an degreasing, bike lubricant, fat. These tools are used to remove even the slightest dirt from your child's bicycle.

Avoid using products such as dish soap, car they may damage the paint. Maintenance requires lubricating oil and a degreaser.

Cleaning steps

Cleaning : all the elements that are not afraid of water can be cleaned with water and cleaning product. Only use a clean cloth on rust-sensitive parts, grips, rims, spokes and some saddles that absorb water. A bicycle does not need to be washed with a jet of water, whether conventional or under pressure.

Rinsing: you must rinse all the parts where you have applied detergent, car poorly rinsed deposits may damage certain components. During this step, avoid touching the handles and brakes, they are vulnerable to water.

Drying: in addition to the open air, the bike needs to be dried, car if it stays too wet, its components will deteriorate faster. To do this, gently rub the wet compounds with a dry cloth.


Maintenance of a child's bike

Easily maintain the frame, wheels, brakes, transmission, or even the crankset of your bike.

First, take your pliers and tighten the nuts of the wheels, so that they remain firmly attached to the frame.

The framework : All the elements which are not likely to oxidize, must undergo this washing, such as the fork or the saddle if it is not in fabric, as what has been said below. above.

At the level of the wheels, check the pressure and if necessary, change a wheel.

The brakes: Faced with an obstacle, there is only the brake to stop the bike. A child will not necessarily have the reflex to use his feet, especially if he rolls with the two small additional wheels. To avoid any danger, regularly check the state of wear of the brakes. If necessary, lubricate them.

The transmission : At the transmission level, you must first clean the chain using a degreaser that you would have to spray on the chain, while operating it. Rotate the chain in all directions for good penetration into the links. The entire chain will be completely degreased. Remove any excess oil with a cloth.

Remember that regular maintenance helps keep your child’s bike in good condition while improving its comfort of use.

Cables and sheaths: A drop of oil at the entrance and exit of the brake and derailleur housings. Operate the mechanisms to slide the oil and make it penetrate well. This allows more flexibility, to protect against humidity and therefore more longevity.

Handlebar grips : Verification of the state of wear and the good gluing of these.

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