| The most important thing that you need to know | | | | many as you think you need to. Check for bent |
| when you purchase a GT mountain bike is to | | | | teeth of chain while tuning up the chain. Adjust |
| recognize how to set up parts. The tuning up is easy, | | | | wrench to straighten the teeth if you found some |
| but you need to keep an eye on it. Here are the | | | | bent on the teeth. |
| things that you need to accomplish before tuning up. | | | | Check the other parts of your mountain bike. |
| The first thing that you need to check on is the | | | | In checking your GT mountain bikes breaks and |
| bike's chain. | | | | wheels there are some things that you need to keep |
| Make sure that the chain is functioning well. Once you | | | | in mind. To check if there is a play, simply roll the |
| have checked it apply grease on it. If it needs some | | | | front brakes and roll the bike backward and upward. |
| adjustment strongly pull the chain and count 20 links. | | | | If there is a play occurred you must tighten headset |
| Measure the chain pin to pin and check for maximum | | | | after losing the bolts. |
| up to ten inches. It is better to replace it if it has | | | | Check the hubs by pushing the front wheel harder |
| exceeded ten inches. | | | | enough to make the wheel spin more or less two to |
| If you have finished checking your GT mountain | | | | three times. Your bike is in good shape if the wheels |
| bikes chain's length, clean it as if you have bought a | | | | spin freely. Ensure that no lateral movements is |
| new one. An old toothbrush and a citrus solvent can | | | | present as the wheel spins. |
| be use to clean the chain. Lubricate and rub it as | | | | |