09/08/2026
🔧 TECH TUESDAY! 🚲
Good afternoon, everyone!!!
We're trying something new here at Sarpy County Bicycles! Welcome to our first Tech Tuesday, where we'll share helpful tips and information about basic bike maintenance.
If there's a particular issue or subject you'd like us to cover, drop it in the comments below! 👇 If a question is more complicated, we may recommend giving us a call or stopping by the shop so we can take a closer look.
🚲 DOES YOUR BIKE REALLY NEED A TUNE-UP?
One of the most common situations we see is a rider bringing in a bike that's been sitting over the winter—or sometimes for a year or more—and assuming it needs a full tune-up.
In most cases, it doesn't!
When a bike sits for an extended period, one of the most common things that happens is that the tires lose air. The butyl rubber tubes we're most familiar with naturally lose air over time. That's completely normal and doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with the tubes or tires.
When you're ready to get back on the bike, we recommend:
✅ Carefully air up the tires to the recommended pressure.
✅ Take an easy ride around the neighborhood.
✅ Shift through all the gears and make sure everything is working smoothly.
✅ Test the brakes and make sure you have good braking power.
✅ Pay attention to anything that feels or sounds unusual.
If everything feels good, go ride! 🚲
If something doesn't feel right or isn't working properly, that's when we'd recommend bringing it in so we can take a look. In many cases, only minor adjustments are needed, and we can often take care of those for you while you wait.
And remember, if your bike has been sitting for several years, has visible rust or damage, or has a flat tire that won't hold air, it's always a good idea to have it inspected before riding.
Have a Tech Tuesday topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments! 👇
