Specialized has launched a day of free bike tune-ups on Saturday, 26 October 2024, with the goal of getting 1,000,000 unused bikes again to rideable situation by the tip of 2025. It’s not restricted to Specialized bikes and you may convey bikes from any model in for a once-over
In addition to its free tune-ups, there’s a reduction obtainable on bigger repairs booked for a future date and Specialized will provide a free helmet for kids.
Called Reduce, Reuse, ReSpecialized, the preliminary occasion will happen at taking part Specialized retailers worldwide on Saturday, 26 October 2024. It’s a part of the model’s celebrations to mark its fiftieth yr.
Specialized says that it’ll announce additional restore days and group occasions as a part of the programme in future. You can discover a listing of areas close to you on Specialized’s search web page.
Simple fixes without cost
Specialized reckons that, in lots of circumstances, bikes go unused resulting from flat tyres, a loud chain or poor brake or shifting adjustment, all of which might be fastened merely without cost on the day on 26 October. Owners might want to pay for any elements which can be wanted.
If Specialized’s mechanics establish {that a} bike wants extra severe work, riders can be handed a coupon which gives a big low cost on elements and repair, to be booked for a later date.
The model has totted up the advantages of getting 1,000,000 bikes again on the street and claims that even when every had been solely ridden 12 miles per week, CO2 emissions can be lowered by 438 million kilograms, equal to planting over 7 million timber.
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Riders themselves would burn 25 billion energy and cut back display screen time by 66.6 million hours, with related advantages for his or her psychological and bodily wellbeing.
You can discover a listing of Specialized shops close to you right here, if you wish to discover your closest retailer, though not all could also be taking part within the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle day.