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BASIC BIKE CHECK 

A is for Air
  • Inflate tires to the pressure listed on the side of the tire
  • Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
  • Check for damage on tired and replace if damaged​
B is for Brakes
  • Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼" of pad left
  • Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub the tire 
  • Look to see that you can fit your thumb between the brake lever handlebar when the brakes are squeezed all the way
C is for cranks and chain
  • Pull your cranks away from the bike – if they are loose, tighten the bolt
  • Check your that your chain is free of rust and gunk

Helmet

Helmet Fit
  • To find the right size helmet, put one on your head without fastening the straps.
  • The front of the helmet should be level and two-fingers width above your eyebrows.
  • Shake your head from side to side: There should only be a little movement.

Helmet Adjustment
  • The side straps should come to a point just below your ears - move the small tabs on the side of these straps up or down until they are a half an inch or less under your ear lobe.
  • The chin strap should be about half an inch below your chin when your mouth is closed.
  • Wearing a bike helmet with loose straps is the same as not wearing a bike helmet at all.

Share the road

  • Bikes are vehicles and should act and be treated as such
  • Laws that apply to motorists also apply to people on bikes
  • If the lane is too narrow or you are going the same speed as traffic, take the lane
  • Be visible and predictable at all times: wear bright clothing, signal and follow the law
  • Wear a helmet
Store Hours
Monday-Wednesday    9am-5:30pm
Thursday                        9am-8pm
Friday-Saturday            9am-5pm
Sunday                           Closed
Contact
Address    219 West Main Street Marshall, MN 
Phone       507.532.3633
Fax             800.967.2609 

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  • Home
    • Biking in SW MN
    • Cycling Tips
  • About Us
    • Bontrager Unconditional Guarentee
    • Join Our Team
    • Our Employees
    • Trek Card Financing
  • Fitness
    • Home Use >
      • Matrix
      • Horizon Fitness
      • Schwinn Fitness
      • Teeter Inversion Table
    • Commercial >
      • Treadmills
      • Rowing Machines
    • Flooring >
      • Body Solid
    • Service
    • Other Fitness Equipment
  • Bicycles
    • Project One
    • Service
    • Fitness Bikes
    • City Bikes
    • Electric Bikes
    • Road Bikes
    • Mountain Bikes
    • Kids Bikes
    • Fat Bikes
    • Pre-Owned and Trade Ins
    • Three - Wheelers
    • Upright
  • Accessories
    • Bike Accessories
    • Child Trailers and Cargo
    • Car Racks
    • Eyewear >
      • Oakley
      • Tifosi
    • Clothing >
      • Men's
      • Women's
    • Nutrition
  • Rollerblades
  • Winter Sports