tips for washing and maintaining the bike

Caring for your machine gets, the better the circulation and helps identify problems quickly. You might find that the brake calipers pull unevenly, adjust the need to drive, etc. Go to a psychological boost to a bike that is in good condition, very clean and mechanically reliable to ride.
For winter tourism, and the defenses are important conditions for your convenience, the welfare of others when traveling in groups and to a lesser extent, for the welfare of his team.
Regular cleaning is an important part of bicycle maintenance. First, put some liquid detergent in a bucket of warm water. Wash radios, tires and wheels and tires with a sponge with a soft brush. Then wash the frame with a sponge and soapy water. Rinse with clean water and finally with a dry cloth.
Keep the chain free of dirt and crowns regular cleaning with a rag. Here you will find a small brush to clean hard useful links in the chain and crown.
After washing the bike, oil lamps along the entire length with a little spray lube the chain. Wipe excess oil with a cloth.
When you ride every day, you should wash your bike once a week or after each removal of mud. Also check the tire pressure, giving the bike a quick check-over every week:
1. The most important consideration of all tires. Make sure looks good, unused, and are fully inflated.
2. Pubs and mother - to see if there is movement.
 3.-A car seatand-PIN - Check for any movement.
4. Brakes - unused blocks, adapted to the tires. Lever must firmly and without excessive travel. The cables are not damaged.
5. Wheels pins - no seatbelt, no bars loose set correctly.
6. Gear - Check for proper fit and easy replacement.
7. bottles, pumps, etc - can be used safely.
8. Headset - Check that the headset is too tight or loose or boneless. You want it smooth.
9. The only other thing I see is that there is no game in the bottom bracket.
10.When the cycle is not used regularly, has been to protect the tires.
The person who loves cycling also like the bike, and is a pleasure and not a chore. Make sure, will look after him and for many years to come!