{"id":558,"date":"2023-10-04T14:17:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T13:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/actv\/?p=558"},"modified":"2024-09-11T16:51:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:51:04","slug":"you-dont-need-a-winter-bike-just-winterise-your-summer-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/actv\/you-dont-need-a-winter-bike-just-winterise-your-summer-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"You don\u2019t need a winter bike. Just winterise your summer ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is well and truly behind us. The roads are wet, the trails are sloppy and the nights are getting dark. But that doesn\u2019t stop us jumping in the saddle and clocking up the miles. With just a few adjustments to your set-up, your main machine will be safer, more practical and better performing in the wetter conditions and colder temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to winterise your bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mudguards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A practical touch that\u2019ll help keep your clothes cleaner and cut the clag on your components, mudguards are low-cost and simple to install yourself. Here\u2019s our pick from Bontrager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bontrager Universal Road\/CX\/MTB Mudguard Set in Black<\/a>
\u00a344.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bontrager NCS 700c Mudguard Fender Set in Black<\/a>
\u00a354.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lights for night and day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lights are a must for commuting safely and lighting the way on dark forest trails. However, recent years have also seen more and more riders using daytime running lights for increased visibility in the dingy daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trek Ion 50 R\/Flare R Metro Bike light Set
<\/a>\u00a334.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bontrager Ion 100 R\/Flare R City Cycling Light Set<\/a>
\u00a359.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bontrager Ion Pro RT\/Flare RT Rechargeable Cycling Light Set<\/a>
\u00a3159.99
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Lezyne LED Micro Drive Pro 800XL Front Light in Black<\/a>
\u00a365<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Winter tyres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wetter conditions demand better grip so it\u2019s time to sacrifice a little speed for safer handling with chunkier tread and improved puncture protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continental 4Season 700c Road Tyre in Black<\/a>
\u00a365.95<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite 700x Reflective Road Tyre in Black<\/a>
\u00a346.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Winter chain lube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chain lube helps improve performance while protecting your drivetrain and ensuring its longevity. A must for your winter prep and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fenwick’s All Conditions Chain Lube 100ml<\/a>
\u00a39.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it clean!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning your bike is a crucial part of keeping your bike at its best for longer, reducing wear on crucial components and simply keeping it looking the business. Investing a little time and money on cleaning will easily pay dividends in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Park Tool Chain Gang Chain Cleaning System in Blue<\/a>
\u00a342.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fenwick’s Essential Bike Cleaning and Lubrication Kit<\/a>
\u00a320.40<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Muc-Off 3-Piece Brush Set
<\/a>\u00a319.99<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Come and visit us in store for help and advice on winterising your bike. You can also browse our products online with our tools and maintenance section<\/a> and our parts ranges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bike lights competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can win a Bontrager Ion Pro RT\/Flare RT Rechargeable Cycling Light Set<\/a> worth \u00a3159.99 in our latest competition. Visit our Facebook<\/a> and Instagram pages to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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