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LAWN MOWERS o RIDING MOWERS o MOPEDS o CHAIN SAWS SALES o PARTS o SERVICE 9 CHURCH ST. ELMIRA 699-2884 ttividtmiereistiiudooa hismbikotokeepitip ttNttttavdttene.ttteee But for now. we'll eon- centrate on the things you can do at home. We asked Terry Bowman. who's been. a bicycle mechanic for nine years. for help in compil- ing these tips. and here's what we‘ve come up with: LUBRICATION Ws just as bad to over- lubricate. your bike as it is not to oil it at all. Most peo- ple figure they should oil their cycle liberally when they pull it out , winter mothbalis- That s a mis- A We]: that! he‘d- “periodic-11.1mm” tr"'"""?"'"'"- it. Ttte bicycle chin is he all?! that not the will tt:g'ig,',',2ti,yg,e trmttuttiegetetqside _ ' no it's rating no tttepeat amitusnettetnFs.ittuve someoetettoHitsteadrfor If you have {mum-sped bike, rotate the pedal: back. wards. Usintlight machine git Inbricate the mug chin at the hind wheel seat sirroAet, or Wiser. Us.e a minimal amount. don't oiiutttiiitdripaintttehopes the excess will run ott when the cycle is in motion. It wont It will just collect dirt and grit. fouling the gears and hall bearings. _ When you/ completed oiling the chain. take a cloth and run it along the length of the chain. wiping off as mueheircess, as possible. - in“: Mud-r '",'tt,tti'i'lt,'ul't2 titisru,r, siikii. tiiic 1iaiiiiiiii't, .2 . _ _ a in: - tg"rgf,rfgti Mur"flirrfe.r.r!. may lieu winch ttisattirtt,ttttt..ttfeterte- when it. miracle. ferent tird sizes tar bikes with the same sited frame. This information can be easily obtained by num- bers on the sidewall of the tire. The wheel diameter and tire width are both list- It's important when you go to your dealer for a new tire to give him this infir- mation. When you need a new tire. do not, for in- stance merely ask for a 26 inch tire or tube. Be speci- fie. It could be 16 x lh in- ches, or maybe 26yt 1 3/8 inches. . . And tire pressures vary, according to wheel size. After winter storage. your tires will need pumping up. Since rubber is naturally porous, they've lost air over the winter. but aren't necessarily flat. Don't go running to the repair shop just because your tires are soft. Whether you pump them manually or go to a service station to. fill your tires. use hit pocket gauge to en- sure pressure is correct. Service station pumps and Just checking the tire by feeling it for hardness are not accurate indicators. Here are the recommend- ed pressures for different' size tires: - 27 x 1 1/4 inches - 70 lbs. p.s.i. (per square inch) 26 x 1 3/8 inches - 60 lbs. p.s.i. (this is a standard three-speed bike tire. D 26 x 1 1/2 inches - 50 lbs. p.s.i. 24 x 1 3/8 inches .. 60 lbs. psi . t 20 x 1 3/8 inches - 50 lbs. p.s.i. 20 x 2.125 inches - 40 lbs. we toi?:,!:,"?:'.",' r""" K915 'tt T“? E “Bag, a "ttl!,,,,,,',,?..,',?,?:;,;'.:';','?',?",' surname . . G' " . . tA s iil,tl'lti'; f,,'""""" ' REEL OUTDOOR _ I iireg,ooe ELECTRONIC "W539 (tl ELECTROHOME _ HAND and 2Wih?),11P $138.77 POWER These are probably the - most misunderstood part of a bicycle. On a multi- speed cycle, the plastic covered cables apply the brakes and aip the chang- ing of gears. ISU "triver,astltitrwiiimtinmrte- tttrethettttte. Once the tire is off, the tube can be easély pulled an; a.,m as tt migtft-.H'trst.takettte and!!!“ Mtthe like. 8tnttityiooserrtheaommrts removing the valve ring. ible, immerse the tube in a basin of water. Run it slow- ly hand over hind through the water. The part of the tube with the puncture should bubble. Then it's a matter of re- pairing this with rubber cement and sheet rubber. These are contained in re- pair kits. and it's advise- able to follow the directions here. as repair methods differ with manufacturers. When buying a new' tire. you get what you pay-for. The, better the tire, the more expensive it's going to be. but it will last longer. You can get a cheap tire forss, or a good one for $10 or $15. - ' A hrig fear in changing tires among five. or lO-speed owners lies with the rear wheel. Some people are afraid of screwing ’up the gears if they have to remove the wheel. V But it's not all that hard. Just loosen the axle nuts. pull the derailleur back. clear the chain and lift the wheel out. After the repair is made. put the deflated tube back around the rim, and install the tire. Occasionally the ‘metal cable core will get rusty. Dam; ttrfrre, amt.peet lf ttse-puncture isn't vis: at our Watch-ow” T' count. Transcriots o-rr""" ily) OUTDOOR io HOURS sito 'l,,,,"',;",?, Stk OPEN MON _usrm - " TUES.. SAT, P1059“ CABLES Tvansc not: , Minutes Ot Mum-gs Bull-mu A Announcomomn Resumes I Applicuions Cambridge Shopper; M all Hesoeler - Cambridge Keys 'n Thing§ first f TUES.. SAT. . ttttott WED. THURS.. FRI. 10:09:30 m..." it ties 'rirtiitt [e war-1 't'g',tlt with but?“ W; ' J1,i"/ ttgi w . _ _':, cable-hm got a he 3.77.358: WN-NP tttt tttisyttV 2:15 Wmmnstbeli oi1ed,witlttNsetree- Mani“: chateau,“ away with a elottt. locks if he really wants your machine. However.» it is a (and l idea to oil the cable con- nections a couple of tune» r . a year. This eat! easily be done at home. again lightly -' . oiling with light machine ' oil. Use a few drops when cables connect to the brake andgear assemblies. l, AOC" _ A professional thief can breaE through the stusdiest But a 'good majority of bikes are stolen by joyrid- ers who take the bike from point A to point B and just dump it. l In these cases, the am- ateur thief can be discour- aged without too much of a problem. A good, strong chain-lock. available in bicycle shops, is the best solution here. _ The important part js in knowing how to use it. Mere. ly to chain up one wheel around a post isn't good back" to your parked cycle and find the other wheel missing. Bikés with Quick release hubs are" popu ar targets. _ This can be prevented by winding the cable or chain through the rear wheel. around the solid part of the frame and pedal assembly. around a post or pole. and through the front wheel and forks. This locks the wheels. and practically maker" it impossible to re- move itself. The professional thief will cut through the chains with ease, but he's going to get your bike anyway. This method should at least dis- courage the others. 'Wir. gm- ““3 le, 5.35 i? wheeisi or the bike lAWN MOWER SHARPENING Specialize In REEL iiiiii"ij