Did you just invest in a nice bike for your kid? Do you want to know how to maintain a kid’s bike, to keep it in top shape and maybe hand it down one day?
Hardtail Canada is collaborating with YYC MTB for a series of upcoming articles about kid’s bikes.
If you live in Southern Alberta, be sure to check out their awesome Youth Programs!
And if you’re looking for high quality kids bikes, and kids biking gear, check out Kids Bikes Canada. They helped write an article: Teach Your Child How to Ride a Bike.
Now I’ll hand it off to Michael from YYC MTB:
Kids need a well tuned bike. They do not have the strength or dexterity to deal with equipment that is not running optimally. Knowing how to maintain a kids bike, or at least the basics, can go a long way to preserving ride quality and saving costs.
Check brakes for rubbing, and replace cables + housing yearly if the bike is used regularly. If you are unsure how to do any of these things, your local bike shop can help!
In this article we’ll cover: basic bolt check, adjusting the chain tension, adjusting the brakes, servicing the cables and housing, tire pressure, and washing your kids bike.