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Psst... your bike needs some love after winter. If you're more of the DIY type, here's some of the areas to look out for to keep it in top shape: 🧑‍🔧 Clean it up! The first step to a bike in good shape is to clean it up with bike-specific products, like our new Giant Elements cleaning line. 🧑‍🔧 Rust and salt: if you've been riding in the cold and wet weather, your bike might be a bit rusty. As part of the cleaning process, make sure to re-lube your chain and apply a finishing coat to the frame so it's well protected. 🧑‍🔧 Chain: A worn out chain is one of the first things you should check. Make sure to replace it if it's stretched, to avoid unusual wear on your cassette and chainrings. 🧑‍🔧 Brake pads: this is the perfect time to see if a brake pad replacement is needed. Nothing like starting the season with fresh braking power! 🧑‍🔧 Tires and Tubeless: if you haven't replenished your tubeless sealant in a while, it might be dried up inside of your tires after the winter. Make sure to replenish it, and also change the tires if they're looking a bit bald. 🧑‍🔧 Electronics: whether you have an e-bike or just use some battery-powered components, make sure that the firmware is updated and that everything is in good working order before going on your next adventure. 🧑‍🔧 Torque bolts: a basic safety measure, after working on your bike go ahead and confirm that all the bolts are up to manufacturer's torque spec. Do you have more tips for maintaining your bike during and after the winter? 🤔 Leave it in the comments below! 👇

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