Finish Line USA
At Finish Line we pride ourselves on being the "The Lube Experts" for the bicycle industry. From the start, way back in 1988, Finish Line has formulated all of its own products. With feedback from professional cyclists, their mechanics, and specialty bike shops around the world, Finish Line is able to make sure its products are performing at a level that will not disappoint even the most discerning of cyclists.
Finish Line has everything a cyclist needs for taking care of their bike and making sure it performs at its peak potential. These products range from bicycle chain lubricants to drivetrain degreasers, from bike washes, specialty brushes and chain cleaning baths, to fluorinated bearing greases and specialty suspension and brake fluids.
Check out our growing line of bicycle lubricants and care products. Don't miss our 'tech tips' section and instructional videos on our YouTube channel. Join in on our social media options, we promise to not over-whelm you while providing interesting industry information, insights and up-to-date bike maintenance tips.
At Finish Line our passion is to make products that will enhance the performance and extend the life of your bicycle! May all your rides be smooth and fast.
Tech Tips
Bike Fit and Comfort
Position your seat height so that when you sit on the bike and have your foot at the lowest point in the pedal stroke, there is still a slight bend in your knee. Full leg extension will cause your hips to rock when you pedal. Too much bend in your knee will keep full pedal power from getting to the pedals. Incorrect positioning will lead to discomfort and leg cramps over long rides. Position the seat forward or back so your knee is directly over the pedal when you have your foot and pedal in the 3 o’clock position. Handlebars should be approximately shoulder width wide and be positioned at about the same level as your seat. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows when riding to absorb shock. Also, a change in stem length may be helpful. Your local bike shop has a selection of different sized stems to get that perfect fit. To avoid hand numbness over long rides, keep your wrists straight and change hand positions occasionally. Keep a firm, but relaxed grip and try a set of bar-ends for additional positioning options.
Braking Performance
Glazed, hardened, dirty, or misaligned brake pads account for nearly all loss of braking power problems. Keep the surface of your brake pads clean and fresh by using sandpaper or steel wool to scuff away any debris, and hardened glaze. Check the alignment. The pad should be toed in about 1/8" to first make contact with the rim at it's front half. Additionally, the pad should contact the center of the rim. The pad should never rub the tire or hang off the rim. In general, clean and inspect your brake pads every month. Brake pads are inexpensive and relatively easy to replace. You'll be amazed at the difference new brake pads make. Regularly clean your rims with Multi Bike Degreaser. Your pads will work better and last longer.
Bottom Bracket
Bottom brackets (B.B.s) are the bearing and spindle assemblies that your pedal crank arms spin upon. Because of their low and central location, they are constantly being exposed to the worst of contaminants. Many B.B.s feature sealed bearing assemblies. However it does help to keep an eye on their outer shields and keep them as clean as possible by wiping away any crud with a rag. Do not spray pressurized water at the shields.
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