Although it's too heavy to mention, I have to say that the atmosphere of this Spring Festival is very sad. Most people are trapped at home and can't go out cycling as usual. So, it's also idle at home. Think about self-care for the car and car?

The cleaning and maintenance of the main parts related to the normal operation of the car have been sorted out once. Although it's not a particularly complex project, it needs to be carried out with patience, love and patience.

Let's talk about the easy part - bicycle cushion.

Cushion is different from transmission, transmission, brake and other structures that need regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure normal operation. It doesn't need to be maintained. It has no direct relationship with the running condition and riding efficiency of the car. But it's also very important: the cushion is the key to our riding comfort, especially for long-distance riding. If you don't have a good cushion, you will fidget on your bike and it's hard to insist.
The daily maintenance of the cushion can be summed up in three things: clean it with a cloth, check the use condition, and replace it when necessary.

1. Clean in time. A soft cloth can be used with a neutral cleaner. We sweat a lot in our daily cycling, especially in summer. Sweat is acidic. If you stay on it for a long time, it will corrode the material surface, especially the leather cushion.

2. Check whether the cushion screws are loose and locked. If the cushion screw is not locked, it may break in the process of stress.

3. Adjust the angle of the cushion to fit your riding posture as perfectly as possible.  Now many cushion designs are combined with ergonomics. Improper cushion angle will not only compress our hips, but also cause extra pressure on the cushion itself.

4. Try to wear soft cloth pants such as cycling pants or sports pants. This will minimize wear between the pants and the cushion surface. Especially when you use special materials on the cushion surface, such as power mic, wearing jeans and other hard pants will make your pants and cushion materials hurt each other.

5. Carbon fiber cushion is easy to take care of. It is only necessary to clean it every day. However, we should try not to expose to the sun for a long time, which will accelerate the aging of carbon fiber materials.

If your cushion is a plastic base plate, check whether the cushion is crooked, because the strength of the plastic itself is not high, and the material is easy to get tired, it will become soft, and the rider's explosive force is relatively strong, and the cushion may be crooked.

6. Leather cushion is more delicate, especially leather cushion + rail. Leather cushions are mainly used to prevent the surface from cracking, so try to keep the car in a comfortable environment, not damp or too dry.

Try not to get wet, and dry it in time. Usually after wiping and drying, special leather care oil can be used for care to make the surface look more shiny and textured.

7. If you're sitting on an artificial leather covered sponge cushion, keep away from sharp objects and avoid rain. Otherwise, you will find that your butt is wet after riding for a while, especially when there are cracks on the surface of the leatherette, the sponge inside is easier to absorb the rain and is not easy to dry.
Finally, if your seat cushion is light colored, especially white, it is extremely easy to be dyed by your pants. So, take good care of the cushion, a large part of the action should start from choosing a good riding pants.