1. LSU Bikes! Official Bicycle Care and Repair Guide Brought to you by » LSU Student Government » LSU UREC » B.R.A.S.S. » ECO @ LSU

2. »Topics Covered » Preventative Measures Sizing and Adjustment Wear and Tear Pre-ride Checklist » Basic Repairs Fixing a Flat Greasing Your Chain Chain Derailment

3. »Sizing & Adjustment »Preventative Measures » Bike Size Your leg should be almost fully extended at the lowest point of the pedal rotation 1 inch rule for road bikes: allow one inch between top tube and your crotch Handlebar rule for mountain bikes: one or two inches below the level of the seat

4. » Saddle Adjustment Two fasteners types: » Lever Release » Allen Wrench »Sizing & Adjustment »Preventative Measures

5. » Wear & Tear »Preventative Measures » Brake Pads Longer time to stop Adjust pad spacing Replace pads » Chain Falling off; squeaking Align deraileur; lube the chain!

6. » Wear & Tear »Preventative Measures » Tires Deflate frequently Check valve caps Check for punctures » Pedal Check for cracks Check that theyre free spinning

7. » Pre-Ride Checklist »Preventative Measures » Proper Attire Ensure clothing will not enter gears Dress for the weather » Helmet Wear one! » Lights Check battery charge REQUIRED at night

8. » Pre-Ride Checklist »Preventative Measures » Tire Pressure Check for flats » Handlebar Check for looseness » Axles Spin the cranks If it feels off, have it checked

9. » Fixing a Flat »Basic Repairs » Tools Needed Tire Lever Pump

10. » Possible Material Needed Inner tube » Fixing a Flat »Basic Repairs Tire

11. » Steps 1)Remove wheel 2)Remove tire (outer tube) 3)Replace inner tube 4)Remount outer tube 5)Remount wheel » Fixing a Flat »Basic Repairs

12. » Greasing Your Chain »Basic Repairs » Tools Needed Your hands! » Materials Needed Chain lube Old towel

13. » Chain Derailment »Basic Repairs » What do you do? Stay calm and be patient Place your bike against a vertical surface » Steps 1) Relax the chain by pressing down on the rear deraileur (see right) 2) Grab chain 3) Feed onto crank set 4) Slowly turn crank to engage properly 5) Once engaged, spin the pedals to ensure fix