beginner bike maintenance

How To Put A Bike Chain Back On In 4 Easy Steps [With Video]

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Having your bike chain fall off is a nuisance all cyclists will experience at some point.

Besides being irritating, it can also be dangerous – you could slip off the pedals if the chain comes off while you’re standing out of the saddle, or the sudden loss of power could leave you stranded in the middle of a busy junction!

It’s therefore vital to learn how to put a bike chain back on quickly and easily so you can get back in the saddle with minimal fuss.

How To Use A Bike Pump: Hand Pumps and Track Pumps [With Video Guide]

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The single bike maintenance skill you’ll use most often is knowing how to use a bike pump.

Pumping up your bike tires is a task you are going to be doing all the time. It might be to get the optimum PSI, or you might get a puncture on the road and need to get the air back in the tube.

How To Remove A Bike Wheel – And Install It Again [With Video Guide]

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If you’re new to cycling, you are about to go on an exciting journey – not just on your bike, but also learning about it and how it works.

A vital skill for new cyclists is learning how to remove a bike wheel, and how to install it again. It’s a task you’ll find yourself doing again and again, as it’s a necessary step in a wide range of other maintenance jobs such as changing an inner tube.

Beginner Road Biking: Everything You Need To Get Started

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For a beginner road cyclist, road cycling can sometimes seem like an intimidating hobby to get started in.

In reality, beginner road biking is one of the most accessible, independent, and worthwhile sports around – and has the huge added benefit of combining exercise and transport into one neat package.

How To Change A Bike Tire In 5 Easy Steps [With Video Guide]

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Learning how to change a bike tire is an essential skill every new cyclist should learn.

Functioning tires in good condition are essential for both safety and performance. Whether your tires are worn out, damaged, or you’re just upgrading for a performance boost, knowing how to change a bike tire is a skill you won’t pedal far without.

How To Patch A Bike Tire In 5 Simple Steps [With Video Guide]

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Patches may seem like old technology in cycling, and not many cyclists carry them anymore – which is a big mistake!

Learning how to patch a bike tire is an essential skill every cyclist should learn that will save you money, reduce waste, and get you out of sticky situations on rides time after time.

How To Inflate Presta Valves In 5 Easy Steps [With Video Guide]

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Learning how to inflate Presta valves is one of those beginner bike maintenance jobs that are incredibly simple once you know how to do it – but you still need to be shown the first time!

It’s also one of the most important bike maintenance tasks to get nailed down, as it’s the one you’re likely to find yourself performing most often.

How To Replace A Bike Brake Cable In 5 Steps [With Pictures]

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Cycling is great fun, and little else can beat a good day out on the bike.

When you’re a cyclist, it is always good to learn how to fix your own bike. One of the most worthwhile jobs to learn is how to replace a bike brake cable.

Having your brakes working properly is vital. Although many people think it’s a complicated process, it’s a very easy job that doesn’t take long.

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