Summer is on the horizon
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Summer is coming...
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Cleaning the bike should be one of your first priorities
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Keep your chain in top condition (Pic: Mike Cotty/Media-24)
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Ensuring that your derailleurs are properly adjusted will help to keep your shifting smooth
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Give your wheels the once over ahead of the summer season
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Prevention is better than cure when it comes to replacing a brake cable
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Use a torque key to make sure all the key bolts on your bike are tight
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A fresh wrap of handlebar tape can make a big difference to the feel of your ride
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It's easy to be lured in by the prospect of a bargain but make sure you get the right size frame (Pic: Media24)
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Do your research beforehand to work out what you want from your bike
Summer is on the horizon
Longer, brighter and, hopefully, warmer days and the hours of pedalling they bring – summer is here and it’s time to put your winter training to good use.
But while you may be ready, is your bike? The onset of summer means putting your hard-wearing winter machine back into hibernation and digging out your summer steed, or giving your year-round machine a makeover ready for the months.
What do you need to do to ensure your bike is in top working order, ready to embrace a summer of cycling? Here are ten steps to prepare your bike for the season.