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6 Bike Repair Mistakes Every Cyclist Should Avoid

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:06:20 +0000

Six incredibly frustrating, completely avoidable bike maintenance mistakes. We've (repeatedly) made these, now you don't have to.

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Seized seatposts, saddle height woes, rounded bolt heads, missing internal cables, stuck pedals, parts in the wrong order and trouble removing your back wheel. All of these are completely avoidable bike maintenance mistakes, so watch this video and make sure you don't make them, too.

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10 Bike Hacks for Mountain Bikers and Beyond

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:51:12 +0000

If you have all the right tools and equipment, there's no need for hacks. Otherwise, watch this video. We'll go over everything from bleeding your mountain bike brakes with no kit, to cutting carbon without a dust mask. Fun, utility, and safety, all in one video!

At the end of the day, all of these mountain bike videos are for entertainment, so if this one gave you a laugh consider subscribing and sharing this video with a friend.

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DIY Mountain Bike Wash Station

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:51:11 +0000

Have you ever made a mess washing your mountain bike? Today, we'll build a total overkill mountain bike wash station, with drainage, tool storage, and wash fluid.

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Since many of you will ask what soap I use, just go to the auto parts store and get non toxic car wash soap.

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How To Set Up Cleats For Clipless Pedals

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:47:18 +0000

Knowing how to set up your cleats will help you to get the most out of your SPD or clipless pedals. Cleat set-up is one of GCN's most requested videos... Here it is!
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Shimano, Look, Time, all use a standard 3-bolt pattern on their cleats. Other cleats such as Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals use a 2 bolt pattern and Speedplay use 4 bolts.

Despite these differences, the basics of where and how to mount your cleat are all the same. Oli Beckingsale and Daniel Lloyd take you through how to position your cleats for the best performance and least trouble.

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5 Maintenance Mistakes Even Experienced Cyclists Make

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:44:02 +0000

It doesn't matter whether you're just starting to fix your own bike, or if you've been riding and fixing bikes for ever, there are just some maintenance mistakes that everyone makes.

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How to Make an MTB Race Ready! with Yanick the Mechanic

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:47:31 +0000

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Brakes, bolts, gears, wheels, suspension - Learn how to tune a mountain bike in ten steps. Check out how SCOTT-SRAMS’s head mechanic gets Olympic Champion Nino Schurter’s SCOTT Spark RC 900 fine-tuned for win after win.

5 MTB Tools that Live in your Bike

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:25 +0100

Today we'll look at mountain bike tools that live on or inside of your bike. By having all the essentials on hand, you eliminate the need for a backpack on short rides. I can get on board with that!

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As a follow up to the video, I actually decided to use the One Up EDC instead. After examining the Synchros more closely, reading comments, and doing some tests, I found that the pump is not as effective as it seems. To fill the same tire with my Crankbrothers pump takes less than HALF the strokes, and with the EDC pump, a third. Furthermore, the Synchros does not have a 6mm, which may or may not matter to some. I still think the Synchros is a good product, but the EDC is worth the extra weight and bulk to me.

How to Remove and Install a Bicycle Tire & Tube

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:25 +0100

This video will guide you through the complete process of removing and installing a tire and tube on a bicycle rim. We will also diagnose potential causes of damaged tubes, to help avoid getting more flats in the future.

Questions or comments? Leave them below!

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Video contents:
00:11 Tools Needed
00:48 Deflate Tube
01:28 Remove Tire & Tube
02:38 Inspection
05:34 Install Tube & Tire

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• PFP-8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump - http://www.parktool.com/product/home-mechanic-floor-pump-pfp-8
• TB-2 EmergencyTire Boot - http://www.parktool.com/product/emergency-tire-boot-tb-2
• VC-1 Valve Core Tool - http://www.parktool.com/product/valve-core-tool-vc-1
• Spare Tube

For a text-based walk-through of this process: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/tire-and-tube-removal-and-installation

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➤ More Tire & Tube Repair Help:
• How to Fix a Flat Tire on a Bicycle ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58STtUM-Wow
• How to Remove and Install a Wheel on a Bicycle ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjB_wHW0-Q
• How to Patch a Bicycle Inner Tube ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0F_hibWHlU
• How to Convert Your Tires to Tubeless - Tubeless Conversion ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuEiBSAKWLI
• How to Install Tubeless Tires ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKRYuaxLls
• How to Convert & Install Tubeless Tires on Fat Bikes ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhgMdIKc1go

How To Pack For A Bike Ride – GCN's Guide To What To Take On A Ride

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:25 +0100

Be prepared for nearly every eventuality on your bike rides with our guide to what to take and where to carry it.
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We think that you need more of a contingency plan than a mobile phone when you're riding your bike. It's easy enough to be covered for most things that might happen out on the road using the three pockets on your cycling jersey and a saddlebag.

That's right. We think that saddlebags are a good thing. Keep a couple of inner tubes, a puncture repair kit and your multi tool in there. This leaves your saddlebag free for a spare layer (raincape or gilet), a mini pump, your wallet and phone.

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Top 10 Cycling Tools You Should Own

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:24 +0100

Here are the top 10 tools that we think every cyclist should own.
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Doing your own bike maintenance is a great way to save a bit of cash. You'll have to spend a bit first to get set up though, so we put together this list of the ten tools that we think every cyclist needs to own.

From tire levers to a cassette tool, every tool in this list is something that you'll use frequently.

Is there a tool that you think should be on the list? Let us know in the comments below.

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How To Choose A Basic Bike Tool Kit - Bicycle Maintenance

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:24 +0100

A good tool kit for being able to repair and maintain your bike is one of those things that every cyclist should have, however few of us have.
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If you've recently started cycling and have been following our maintenance Monday series on bike repair, you might wonder what tools you need to complete most bicycle repairs. Here Daniel goes through the basic tools you'll need to keep your bike in good working order.

The full list is as follows:

Track pump
Good set of allen keys
Puncture repair kit
Chain tool
Good quality cable cutters
Torque wrench
Screwdriver (normally phillips head)
Spoke key
15mm pedal spanner

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How To Carry Your Cycling Spares

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:24 +0100

Taking spares with you are a vital part of your ride. But how should you carry them?

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Essential spares to take with you on your ride are a mini-pump, multi-tool and innertube. However, which is the best way to take these items with you?

How do you carry your spares? Let us know in the comments

Top 5 - Bike Tools The Pros Love

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:24 +0100

Shoddy tools are the bane of the home bike mechanic's existence. If you're looking to treat yourself to something that'll last a lifetime, here are our five favourites.

How To Choose A Multi-tool For Cycling

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:23 +0100

A multi-tool is a staple item every cyclist should bring on a ride. Most any problem can be easily fixed out on the road, if you have the right tool with you. But which is the right tool?
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A multi-tool should have all the tools you’ll need, and nothing you don’t. A chain tool is essential for any ride you can’t walk home from.

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How To Create A Home Workshop | Road Cycling Tips

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:23 +0100

A home workshop is a dream for many of us, but if you are fortunate enough to have the space, and money, then you want to get it right.
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In this video, Simon gives you 5 tips to make sure you make the most of the opportunity to create a home workshop.

Having a home workshop might be costly, but in the long run, used in conjunction with some of our maintenance videos, you may actually find that you save money in the long term.

Things like a tool board, stocking up with the right spares, and... rubber gloves, will all help to get your workshop up and running, smoothly.

Got something to add? Let us know down in the comments.

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Bike Tools - The Tools I Use To Repair/Update/Restore Bikes

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:23 +0100

I often get asked about my bike tools. People want to see them. Where do I get them. Can I recommend a set of bike tools. These are a lot of the tools that I use to repair, update, and restore bikes. It includes general purpose tools, vintage bicycle tools, homemade tools, etc.

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Top 10 Tools To Add To Your Toolbox | Mountain Bike Maintenance

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:23 +0100

Doddy's got a list of tools that, if you don't already own, you'll want to add to your toolbox! You can get by maintaining your bike by yourself with a handful of Allen Keys and some tyre levers...but if you want to be able to handle all sorts of jobs, you may want to look into getting yourself some of these!

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Cone Spanners
If you're doing anything to your hubs or wheels bearings you'll want to get yourselves some cone spanners

Chain checker
Monitor your drivetrain wear and catch your chain before it wears the cassette too much with this handy tool

Chain Pliers
Super handy for quickly removing and assembling quick links

Torx Multi-Tool
Torx bolts are becoming more common on various areas of the bike, so get a range of sizes to cover a variety of places they could be

Cassette Tool & Chain Whip
Take your drivetrain maintenance to the next level! Clean, inspect, grease your freehub, all of which are made possible with these two tools!

Bottom Bracket Removal Tool
Your BB is likely to get worn first! Get the right one for your bike and you could save yourself money for ages!

Valve Core Tool
Help address your tubeless problems with a valve core remover!

Compressor Pump
Super powerful compression for your tubeless tires and cleaning!

Internal Cable Routing Kit
If you've ever struggled with internal cable routing you'll know that one of these is worth it for the peace of mind of never having to struggle again!

Torque Wrench
Make sure your bolts are tight, but not too tight with a torque wrench!

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Park Tool Bicycle Chain Cleaning Device...

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:22 +0100

My chain being de-greased of many miles of crap, thanx mate... :)

What's In A Pro Cycling Team Mechanic's Toolbox? | Giro D'Italia 2015

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:22 +0100

We caught up with Cannondale-Garmin mechanic, Alan Butler, at the Giro d'Italia to find out the tools he uses to keep the team's bikes running smoothly.
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After the riders, the pro team mechanics have one of the most important jobs at races like the Giro and the Tour. The mechanics are the guys who keep the riders on the road. Working on top-end bikes day in, day out means that they have to come up with some clever ways of fixing things and their toolboxes often contain homemade tools built up over the years as bike tech changes.

There's some gold in Alan's toolbox. You may even head to your local builders merchant to find one of the tools that he uses. Actually, you don't quite need to do that... After 10 minutes of Googling, here's the pipe deburring tool that Alan uses for cleaning carbon tubes after he cuts them: http://gcn.eu/1H9xIbo

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What Tools Should You Take On A Cycling Training Camp?

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:44:22 +0100

Here's our guide to the tools and spares that you'll need to keep the wheels turning on your next trip with your bike.

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Travelling with your bike always raises a few issues when it comes to thinking about tools and spares. How much should you take? How much is too much? Can you buy what you need out there? All valid questions, and, the last thing that anyone wants is to lose time on a trip as a result of a broken bike. We think that the list of tools and spares in this video will cover most mechanical issues that you're likely to encounter. There really is no substitute to travelling with a bike that's in near-perfect shape, though – check out the link to our full maintenance playlist below for help with that.

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