Does a new bicycle run smoother after a -break in period?

Answer 1

As long as everything is correctly adjusted, lubed, and tightened, you won't see much difference. The shifting might get smoother but that's about it, and that's only if the bike gets it's 30 day tune up. In fact, if you don't keep up with maintenance, it will tend to get sloppier. A break-in period on a bike gives the cables time to stretch and wear in, requiring re-adjustment. Any smoothness in the shifting will be masked by the need for readjustment after a break-in.

High-end road bikes that use campagnolo ergopower shifting systems tend to shift better (smoother) after a month of steady riding, but then they don't get any worse until they get _really_ old, years later.

Answer 2

some thing in a bike require a break in period. Disc brakes usually need some riding before they brake as they should, but so does car brakes.

Suspension also has a break in period.

You should do a service after a few miles to get the cables adjusted correctly.

Answer 3

Not really. Although some people prefer the feel of the brakes after a few miles. what does happen routinely is that the cables stretch after the first few rides. It is pretty normal to have to have your gears and brakes adjusted after a couple of rides with new cables.

Answer 4

YES,
The drive train will shift smoother and the chain will be quieter. New chains are sometimes subject to a "Stiff Link".
Just keep things clean and well lubed, after the first 100-150 miles. Use something like Pedro's Ice Wax if the conditions are dry and dusty.
Keep it clean if you ride off road.

Answer 5

i have been told that a new bike will need an adjustment after a few miles (about 30 to 50 miles). the reason being is that the cables stretch and require adjusting.

Answer 6

yes. the more you ride the better it feel. you will get more and more comfertable withe it over time.
have fun on your new bike.