Neil Holman, mechanic with George Halls Cycle Centre, on the perfect preparation for your bike.
1. Wheel choice
If you use a second set of wheels as winter ones go for stainless steel silver spokes, as they’re especially visible in low light.
Also cartridge bearings in the hub will make them low maintenance. If you have the clearance on the frame and fork to fit wider tyres, 25mm or even 28mm make for safer cycling having a greater contact patch with the road.
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Tyres like Schwalbe Durano Double Defence or Continental Gatorskins offer good puncture protection.
2. Mudguards / fenders
The SKS Raceblade range and the CRUD Road Racer mudguards will fit the majority of road bikes. They protect against road grime and salt — the most common cause for the rear caliper brake and front shifter to stop working. That stuff soaks into the pivot points and corrodes the alloy to the steel pivot bolts.
Guards will also stop water from spraying up into the lower bearing of the headset, without that protection the gunk could affect your steering and control.
3. Be seen
4. Check your chain
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