One of the things that puts many people off cycling is fear of having a mechanical issue. However, it is easy to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance. I’ve rounded up a few key videos that will help you to learn the skills that you need.
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- fixing a puncture
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- how to do an M check etc
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- checking tyre pressure
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- replacing brake pads
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- wrapping bar tape
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- replacing a broken rear mech hanger
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- adjusting derailleurs
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- fixing a broken spoke
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- repairing a broken chain
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- replacing a brake cable
What’s the best bicycle maintenance tip that anyone has given you?
Fat Girl to Ironman 
And the key is to learn these things at home. Everything from changing a tube to fixing a chain. That way it isn’t a reason to panic out on the road.
Definitely – there’s world of difference sitting somewhere sheltered with a variety of tools available and having to do roadside repairs in inclement weather.
Great thanks! Adjusting derailleurs can be a bit tricky. I had an old LX which was a bit outworn and it was impossible to adjust it, replaced it with smth new and better and now its fine.
Best advice I ever got was from the owner of our local shop. He said, “Go ahead and tinker with your bike. You can’t break it bad enough I can’t fix it.”
I did, and he was right, I couldn’t break it bad enough he couldn’t fix it.
I completely agree. I always want to learn more about fixing my own bike, so I’m stripping down my dad’s old bike and rebuilding it. When I think I’m done, I’m going to visit a bike mechanic friend and go over it with him. If there’s anything not quite right, we can fix it, but it will be a great learning experience for me.
That’s really smart, what you’re doing. You’ll learn a ton and gain fantastic confidence.
Awesome Tips!