{"id":30902,"date":"2020-04-25T22:18:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T21:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=30902"},"modified":"2020-04-25T22:18:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-25T21:18:12","slug":"new-bike-tweaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/new-bike-tweaks\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bike Tweaks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Got a new bike and keen to maximise it’s performance and comfort? Read on… New bikes fresh out of the box are a beautiful thing, make sure you get the most from yours by following these 7 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tyre Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually on the side-wall of a bike’s tyre, the tyre pressure range is designed to provide optimal wear, grip and puncture protection for the tyre under most conditions. For more indepth detail, check out our blog on tyre pressure here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frame Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before using your new bike it is a good idea to use frame protection stickers to protect your new bike from cable rub, particularly around key points on the frame. Wearing away paint from the frame can leed to it looking old before it’s time. Chainstay protector stickers stop the chain come into contact directly with the frame. Check out out range of frame protection here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are new to cycling, be prepared for a little trial and error when it comes to fitting your bike. Taking a multi tool with you on a short initial test ride should give you the opportunity to tweak any issues. The following video from GCN will give you a guide to achieving a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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