{"id":19127,"date":"2026-06-15T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/?p=19127"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:40:23","slug":"preparing-your-bike-for-summer-the-expert-guide-to-riding-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/preparer-son-velo-pour-lete-le-guide-expert-pour-rouler-en-toute-securite\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing your bike for summer: the expert guide to riding safely"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The arrival of good weather and rising temperatures mark the return of long walks and daily bike rides. Whether you're a city cyclist or a lover of wild excursions, your bike needs special attention after winter or before facing the summer heat. At Joe<\/strong> Bicycle<\/strong>, our technicians see hundreds of bikes pass through each season. To prevent you from breaking down in the middle of nowhere, here are the essential checks for a successful summer service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pneumatic diagnostics: don't neglect ground contact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In summer, descents can be long and put enormous strain on your braking system.<\/p>

  • Brake pads<\/strong> Check the wear on the rubber and the alignment on the rim. If the grooves are no longer visible, it's time to change them.<\/li>
  • Disc brakes<\/strong> Check the thickness of the brake pads. If you hear a metallic grinding noise, don't wait: you risk damaging your discs.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Transmission: drive smoothly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    A dry or dirty chain results in an unpleasant noise and premature wear of your sprockets.<\/p>

    • Clean<\/strong> Use a degreaser to remove winter residue.<\/li>
    • Lubricate<\/strong> Apply a \u00abdry conditions\u00bb lubricant (Dry Lub). Unlike winter lubes, they do not attract dust and sand, keeping your drivetrain cleaner for longer.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Special E-bike offer: pamper your battery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If you're riding an electric bike, the battery is your most valuable component. It is susceptible to extreme temperatures.<\/p>

      • Storage<\/strong> Never leave your bike (or battery) in the midday sun. Park in the shade to prevent overheating of the cells.<\/li>
      • The connectors<\/strong> When you're doing your service, take the opportunity to clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot everyone has the time or tools for a full service. Our Joe Bike repair workshops welcome you for a comprehensive check-up. From the security of fastenings to the precise adjustment of derailleurs, our experts will take care of everything so all you have to do is pedal.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Ready for a new adventure?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf, after diagnosis, your trusty old companion is showing significant signs of wear and tear, it might be time to step up your game.\n\nIn our shops, we offer a wide selection of new and second-hand, serviced bikes. Buying second-hand through a professional guarantees a bike ready to ride, with no hidden defects, and expert advice from passionate staff.\n\nSo, where are we riding this summer? Don't hesitate to pop into our store to discuss your next routes or to test out our latest rental models!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        L\u2019arriv\u00e9e des beaux jours et la hausse des temp\u00e9ratures marquent le retour des longues balades et des sorties quotidiennes \u00e0 v\u00e9lo. Que vous soyez un cycliste urbain ou un amateur de randonn\u00e9es sauvages, votre monture a besoin d\u2019une attention particuli\u00e8re apr\u00e8s l\u2019hiver ou avant d’affronter la chaleur estivale. Chez Joe Bike, nos techniciens voient passer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conseils"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19127\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joebike.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}