If not used correctly, ball bearings are brittle. A high-quality set can bring you years of pleasure, or it can deteriorate before you even put a foot on it. We will impart some knowledge that will lengthen the lifespan of your bearings by informing you of how you may unknowingly damage your bike bearings.
Power cleaning
Everyone knows to stay away from this one, yet sometimes there are no other options. You may think of cyclocross racing or the bike wash at a mountain bike stage event. Keep your distance if you do use a pressure washer. Try to avoid spraying directly into the bearings, but if you must, be aware that you or your technician will need to disassemble the entire bike and reassemble it after the race.
Storing a muddy or damp bicycle
Metal components and liquid or muddy conditions do not get along. It sounds like a productive way to spend a Sunday to go for a sloppy winter ride, store your bike in the garage, and then immediately launch into a marathon Netflix session. The next time you ride your bike, don’t be shocked if it starts whining and grumbling.
Please be courteous enough to wipe …