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Road bikes are created for the thrill of the ride. Many brands use advanced engineering to create sturdy, lightweight and dependable machines. However, it's important to remember that bicycle parts can fail over time. If your bike has seen better days or it hesitates to stop when you put on the brakes, it may be time to spruce up your ride with a few simple replacement parts.

Which road bike parts are the most important to replace?

  • Brakes—Over time, brakes can become sticky, worn, ineffective and dangerous. After taking your bike for a vigorous test ride, you’ll be able to identify whether or not your brakes are up to par. Be sure to visibly check how much of your brake pad is left. Replace the brakes if worn or broken.
  • Tires—Like many bicycle parts, the life span of your tires correlates more with the mileage you put on your bike than with the age of the bike itself. Generally speaking, rear tires should maintain integrity until about 3,000 miles whereas front tires should last a bit longer, up to 4,000 miles or so, due to weight distribution. When you begin to lose sight of the grooves within the thread, be prepared to change the tire soon.
  • Chain—One way to check if it’s time to replace your chain is to pull out a ruler. Place the end of the ruler at one rivet and line up 23 rivets along the ruler. The 23rd rivet should line up with the 12-inch mark on the ruler. If it extends more than 1/16-inch past the 12-inch mark then the chain is stretched and needs to be replaced.
  • Cables—Any cable on your bike that's frayed, stretched or loose needs to be replaced. Periodically lubricate the cables and check all cables for damage and wear. Replace any stretched or frayed cables before you run into bigger problems.

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