After the winter break, it’s worth doing a quick check before you start your first bike tour. Often it becomes apparent on the first ride that something is not quite right – for example because the bike has been standing for a long time. However, a few simple steps are usually enough to get the bike ready for the season again.

Inflate the tires properly

Cycling expert Eduard Sailer recommends checking the tire pressure first. While that Bicycle Over the winter, the tires often lose air and therefore have to be cleaned be pumped up.

Check brakes

It is equally important to take a look at the brakes. They should move smoothly and function reliably. If the braking effect has decreased, it can often be adjusted directly on the brake lever using a small adjusting screw. If this setting is not sufficient, the brake cable can be readjusted on the brake body itself.

Check chain

Also the circuit and the chain should be checked. You should check whether the chain has rusted. In this case, it helps to clean the drive and apply some oil or grease.

If you check these three points – tires, brakes and drive – you have already taken care of the most important things. After that, nothing stands in the way of your first bike ride in spring.