Each month, Club Tread offers specially selected cycling products at greatly reduced prices to those on its mailing list. The selection is different each month. The current specials are usually only available for one month, and only while supplies last. Shop early to avoid disappointment. First, check your tires.
Tires bleed air over time, often becoming flat by the spring.
Pump them up to the recommended pressure, then look them over for signs of excessive wear, bulging, or cracking. Second, examine cables and casings. Storage in a damp basement or a cold garage usually results in rusty cables. Considering the high tensile loads experienced by gear and brake cables, any amount of corrosion can cause failure. Replace them as necessary.