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1. Boeshield T-9 Bicycle Chain Waterproof Lubricant and Rust Protection, 4 oz Liquid, Original Version (122183)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wet, dry or in dirt, serious cyclists rely on one product to clean, lubricate and protect—Boeshield T-9 does it allLubricate your bike chain, waterproof cables, and prevent rust with our effective all-in-one formulaLoosens rusty and corroded parts and is safe on paints, any metal surfaces, plastic...
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A single speed will be great for getting around Madison and will require a minimum of maintenance. The two big things are keeping your tires inflated and keeping your chain lubricated and clean. If you have a floor pump for your tires great, otherwise there are tons of places that offer free air for bikes (bike shops, etc.). A small drop of this or similar on each chain link once a week followed by a thorough wipe down will keep your drive train happy. Do this more often if you're frequently riding in the rain or dusty/muddy/dirty conditions.
Fenders. You probably want them if you're going to be relying on your bike to commute and don't want to arrive at your destination with a mud stain going up your back. Plus they'll keep your bike cleaner.
If it's within your budget, I recommend getting lights that are USB rechargeable. I have a NiteRider Solas 2 tail light which I think I paid $45 for at my local bike store, but you can get it on Amazon for $34. It's a great light, you never have to worry about buying batteries, and mother earth will love you. I generally just bring mine into work with me and plug them into my computer during the work day so they're always fully charged and at peak brightness.
Other than that, any bike shop will have a paper fold-out map of all the bike lanes and routes around Madison. Google Maps can be useful too, though I still haven't figure out how to get the new version to just show all bike routes without putting in start/end addresses.
You need a presta->schrader adapter to use a vehicle air pressure pump. They usually cost about $2 at a bike store.