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Electrical tape or old innertube wrapped around the frame tubes to cover logos

makes the bike look tatty and is a good bike theft deterrent. A great way to prevent your best bike being stolen is to leave that at home and commute on something cheaper: a ‘hack bike'.

How do you pimp out a mountain bike?

What should I put on my bike?

How can I make my bike look more expensive?

How do you take care of your period?

Are my bike tires inflated enough?

Most every bike tire lists its recommended pressure right on the edge of the tire's sidewall. It's usually a range, say from 35 to 80 psi (that stands for “pounds per square inch”). The only way to know how much pressure you have is by using a pressure gauge —

squeezing your tire isn't accurate enough

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How do I fill my bike without a pump?

Can I use a car tire pump on my bike?

The long answer: The reason

you can sometimes use an automotive air-pump on a bicycle tire/tube is because they share an identical valve

. (See: Schrader valve/Schrader tube in the Terminology Index). If you have this type, you will definitely be able to get air into your tubes in a pinch.

How can I make my bike shiny?

Use carnauba wax to polish a bike frame with a gloss finish

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Carnauba wax is the perfect polish for a gloss finish because it's natural and will make it shine like new. You can use a specialty bike polish if you prefer, but carnauba wax is thicker than most liquid waxes and easier to work with.

How can I make my bike shine like new?

How do you detail a bike?

What is the most stolen bicycle?

The most commonly-stolen type of bike is

an unlocked one

, followed closely by one locked with a cable.

Is bike theft common?

Bicycle theft in the U.S.

Bicycle theft is an unfortunate occurrence and an increasing trend these past few years

, and cyclists from the United States are no exception. According to the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report, from 2007 to 2011, bicycle theft in the United States rose (on average) 14% each year.

Do cheap bikes get stolen?

Any bike , cheap, expensive or otherwise will get pinched if the owner has given a thief half a chance

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How can I make my mountain bike look cool?

Can I change my bike Colour?

1)

The colour of your bike can be changed

as the Supreme Court specifically said that changing the colour of the vehicle to any RTO approved colours will be allowed. This means that you can either wrap your bike or do a custom paint job as long as you take prior permission from the local RTO to do so.

How do I add color to my bike?

Why do cyclists wear gloves?

When riding in warm and humid conditions, your hands can get pretty sweaty and can easily slip around the handlebars. Cycling gloves

help to soak up the sweat, keeping your hands dry, allowing you to maintain a safe, tight grip on the handlebars at all times

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Is cycling good for depression?

But getting out for a short walk or bike ride can boost your mood. And the NHS says that

regular exercise is especially useful for people with mild to moderate depression

. You'll find there's nothing better than a bike ride on a traffic-free pathway or a nice brisk walk through the city.

What do I need to ride my bike at night?

Use appropriate lights. If riding on unlit lanes, you'll need a front light powerful enough to illuminate the road. …
Add reflectives. Reflective detailing on your clothing can help boost visibility on the road at night. …
Have backup lights. …
Wrap up.

Is it worth fixing up an old bike?

If the integrity of the frame is compromised, it's time for a new bike.

If the frame is bent, cracked, rusted through, has broken welds, a stuck seatpost or bottom bracket, it's time for it to be retired

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How do you modernize a road bike?