As the winter makes way for spring, it's time to give your bike some much-needed TLC. In this video, Josh highlights the Top 5 Fails for Easy Maintenance from Winter to Spring, ensuring your ride stays trouble-free.

1. NEW BAR TAPE (handlebar safety check after winter season)
Learn why a fresh bar tape is an essential post-winter task and discover the premium quality options at Silca: https://silca.cc/pages/nastro-bar-tap...

2. DON’T CLAMP YOUR CARBON FRAME
Find out why clamping your carbon frame can lead to serious damage and explore the safe alternatives with Hirobel Frame Clamp: https://silca.cc/blogs/silca/hirobel?...
https://silca.cc/pages/hirobel-resour...

Also mentioned are our friends at Ruckus Composites: https://ruckuscomp.com

3. CLEAN DIRTY DRIVETRAINS
Discover why a clean drivetrain is an incredible efficiency for wattage savings and saving expense for drivetrain components.
Learn more about drivetrain efficiency from independent testing experts at Zero Friction Cycling:    / @zerofrictioncycling992  
https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lu...

4. DON’T USE AEROSOL SPRAYS NEAR DISC BRAKES
Learn why aerosol sprays can be the source of contamination for disc brake rotors.
Also mentioned -
SILCA's Ultimate Brake & Drivetrain Cleaner: https://silca.cc/collections/clean/pr...
SILCA's Ultimate Ceramic Waterless Wash: https://silca.cc/collections/clean/pr...

5. BE MINDFUL OF THRU-AXLES & QUICK RELEASES (find those "common" clicking & creaking noises) Learn how to be mindful of thru-axles and quick releases with SILCA's Anti-Seize Assembly Paste: https://silca.cc/collections/clean/pr...

Snag Josh's cool throwback VW Van T-shirt: https://silca.cc/collections/shirts/p...

Watch the video to avoid these common maintenance fails and keep your bike in top-notch condition for the upcoming cycling season!

Let Josh know in the comments if we've missed a tip or trick for getting your bike ready for the upcoming riding season!

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