Do-It-Yourself Bike Tune-Up: A 5-Step Checklist
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Nov 22, 2011
- Updated May 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM UTC
Check the bolt torque.
Even a properly tensioned bolt can loosen itself over time. Use a torque wrench to check every bolt on the bike, paying particular attention to the stem bolts.
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Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. Aaron writes a column every Thursday for Triathlete.com called "Ask Aaron". To submit a question, write Aaron at Askaaron@competitorgroup.com.