As Mountain Bikers, we make sure to take extra care for our bikes.
And this may be due to the fact that we love our bikes, or at the very least, the thought of how expensive they are.
From proper storage to routine maintenance, its easy to spend just as much time looking after your bike as you do riding it.
But proper Mountain Bike maintenance can be tricky, specifically when it comes to the smaller things like lubrication.
With a myriad of options including grease and threadlocker, it can be hard just knowing how to lube your Mountain Bike.
Fortunately, it is actually really simple, even if you’re a beginner rider.
This article will break down where you lube a Mountain Bike, a long with a few tips to help you take good care of your bike.
You should lube the moving parts on your Mountain Bike that are subject to added stress and wear. This includes parts like your, chain, derailleur, cabling and levers. You can even lube parts like your levers and brake assemblies.
If you’re interested in learning how to take care of your Mountain Bike, check out some of the tips from this article.
Other than that, let’s review the 6 common places you should lube on your Mountain Bike, along with some tips to show you how and when you should apply lube.