So you just bought a used bike, you are so excited, you can't wait to ride it
You want to take it to a trail, you want to show it to a friend
or you want to do tricks on it.
But before doing all these things, here are a few steps you might
consider doing before riding it.
The drivetrain, if the drivetrain is dry or rusty, lubricate it or consider replacing it
before damaging other components
Shifters and cables, if you want to smother ride or faster shifting
Replace all the cables
The tires, check the tire tread and tire pressure, we don't want to find out the
problems in the middle of the road, so pump up the tires to the recommended pressure.
Inspect the bolts, you never know what the previous owner has done to the bike
Check and inspect the bolts and tighten them if necessary
The brakes, adjust or change the cables to make it work properly
Remove the unwanted accessory and clean up the bike.
Enjoy your new ride