The beautiful days are back and all you want to do is get back on your bike! Before riding with your favourite toy, a check is necessary for a safe return.
Nicolas from Intersport gives us 4 tips on how to prepare your bike for this summer mountain biking season…
Tip 1: Check tyre and shock absorber pressures
Air escapes from tyres and shock absorbers when they are not in use. Be sure to check the pressure of your tyres and shocks according to your ride and the terrain you will be riding on. For an air shock absorber, you need a high pressure pump which is available in professional shops.
Tip 2: Check for worn brake pads
To do this check, remove the wheels, turn the bike over and remove the brake discs to see how much lining is left on the pads in the caliper. On the metal part of the pad, there is a kind of resin that wears off as you brake and you have to see if it needs to be replaced. It is also important to check how the brake feels.
Tip 3: Inspect the transmission
Normally the transmission does not move during the winter but the chain may be a little rusty so it should be oiled before the season. Be careful at this stage, you should not put oil on the brake pads as this could damage them. I recommend using an oil can rather than a spray as it is more precise. It is also recommended to check the lubrication of the bearings but these are quite specific manipulations that require good technical knowledge.
4th tip: Check the spoke tension
This is a check that I advise to do before each ride. If the spokes are too tight, they may break on landing and if they are not tight enough, the wheel will be warped. To check the spoke tension, you turn the wheel and tighten the spokes 2 by 2.
If you are not an expert in bike mechanics, we advise you to have your equipment checked by a professional to avoid unpleasant surprises and to fully enjoy your mountain bike rides!
Here is the list of Les Gets bike shops

LoisiBike
Loisibike, specialist in electric bikes and leisure activities, offers you a whole range of bikes for hire and sale from the biggest brands.

Grenier à skis sport shop
Located on the ski slopes of the Les Gets ski area, 20m from the ESF, by renting your skis at the Grenier on skis, you have a free locker and access to a large free car park … just remember to take off your skis before entering the store.

Delavay Sports shop
Delavay Sports invites you to spend a pleasant stay in Les Gets ski resort, located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil and which allows you to benefit from its many quality services.

The Hub Les Gets – Netski.com
“The Hub Les Gets” is a ski, snowboard and mountain bike rental shop in the centre of Les Gets, with ski in and out access, very close the ice rink and ESF.

Intersport
Please come and meet us at Intersport to discover our team, our offers and book your equipment.

Nevada Sports shop
In a traditional and warming place, Nevada Sport’ team welcomes you, and advise you on equipment and new innovations

Au Boitet de Yannos
Created in May 2018, Le Boitet aims to equip you for mountain biking and BMX, whether for rental or new and used purchases. Thanks to the support of the Thibon group, Yannos will welcome you to its new store this summer.

Norco Store Les Gets
This concept store of the famous Canadian brand offers you the rental/sale of electric, downhill, enduro and children’s bikes. We also provide bike maintenance and suspension services.

Berthet Sports shop
Berthet Sports, created in 1959. Rental and sale of ski equipment, mountain bikes sportswear and accessories.

Vermont sport shop
We offer a wide selection of skis and ski equipment (snowblades, sledges, snowshoes…) for sale or rent. During summer, electric bike hire.