Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Get your bike ready to ride for the summer! Learn how to check out your bike after winter storage in this free bicycle repair video from a bike shop consultant.
Series Summary
Learning to ride a bicycle is usually regarded as one of the major milestones of childhood, since it is one of the first steps, after learning to walk, that a child takes towards independence. Taking this view, a bicycle can easily be seen as a precursor to the ultimate vehicle of autonomy: the automobile. Yet, many people ride bicycles into late adulthood, and some cultures have built entire transportation systems around the bike. So the bicycle remains both a fun vehicle for recreation and exercise and a viable means of transportation over relatively short distances. It can be said that bicycles hold a certain excitement as simple machines that we can use to move our bodies faster than usually possible, pumping and pushing in sync with the gears and pedals.You may have thought your bicycle was running perfectly when you stored it away for the winter, but now that you are getting ready for the summer riding season, your bike could use a check up. Better to find out about any potential problems at home than on a long ride. In this series of bicycle maintenance and safety tips, you will learn how ensure that your bicycle is in top riding condition. Our bicycle pro shop representative will demonstrate how to check your frame, tires, gears and brakes to make sure they are ready for the ride. This series also has advice on how to choose the right size bicycle for you as well as safety tips.
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Bicycle Safety: Helmet
Don't sacrifice bicycle helmet style for safety. Learn how to pick out a bicycle helmet in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Accessories: Headlights
Mount extra-bright headlight on handlebars. Learn how to attach headlamp to your bicycle in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Shop Service
Bike shops will fine-tune the performance of your bike. Learn what a bike shop can do to tune up your bike in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Shifting
Use bicycle barrel adjuster to increase chain tension. Learn how to adjust shifting in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Tire Pressure
Make sure you don't have holes in bike tires. Learn how check your bicycle tires in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Gear: Helmet & Gloves
Buying guide for basic cycling accessories. Learn how to buy bicycle helmet and gloves in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Wheels
Make sure your bicycle wheels are straight for your best ride. Learn how to adjust your wheels in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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How to Adjust Bicycle Saddle Height
Want very slight bend in knee for proper bicycle seat height. Learn to adjust your bicycle seat in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Accessories: Computer
A cycling computer tells you how long you have been riding. Learn more about bicycling accessories in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Contact Points
These are points such as seat, pedals, handlebars where you come into contact with bike. Learn how get extra comfort on your bicycle in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Checking Bolts
Make sure primary bolts in bicycle stem, saddle and wheels are tight. Learn how adjust bicycle bolts at key contact points in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Storage
Store bike in dry place. Learn how to store your bicycle in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Frame Materials for Bicycles
Carbon fiber ensures lightweight bicycle ride. Learn how frame material affects bicycle ride in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Chain Lube
Make sure your bicycle chain is operating smoothly. Learn how to get your bike ready for summer in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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How to Choose Bicycle Saddle
Try out different bicycle seats to find right one for you. Learn how to ensure the ride you want in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Gears
Shift to easier gear as terrain gets rough. Learn about bike shifting in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Gear: Chamois Cream
Good for making long rides more comfortable. Learn about cycling accessories in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Replacing Parts
Make your bike look great for summer riding season. Learn how replace a few basic parts in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Pressure Distribution
Use allen wrench to check pressure on bicycle bolts. Learn how check bicycle bolts in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Bike Stand
Bike stand allows you to elevate bike to work on it. Learn tips for working on your bike in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Safety: Lights
Need red light on rear of bicycle so traffic can see you. Learn bicycling safety tips in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Brakes
Make sure brake pad hitting bike tire rim evenly. Learn how to spot check brake pads in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Repair: Frame Damage
Carbon fiber bicycle frames more likely to break on very high impact. Learn to do a safety check on your bike in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Drive Train
Twenty gears allows good range of biking options. Learn how customize your bike performance in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Cleaning After Ride
Remove wheels for thorough bicycle cleaning, avoid high-pressure hose. Learn how to wash your bicycle in this free cycling advice video from a bike consultant at a renowned bicycle shop.
