This is a collection of information related to setting up your Bike to ride, maintaining it, and coping with issues ‘on the road’
Maintenance Sessions
This is the information used at the first Maintenance session on 16th November 2021
Tyres & Punctures with Alan Jelley – Tyres and Gears
Gears and Chains with Bob Tinley – Chains and Gears
Possible topics for another session
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- Setting up Brake Blocks
- Brke Adjustment
- Bleeding Hydraulic Brakes
- Disc Brake Pad Replacement
- Lubrication – where, how and when ?
- Cleaning a bike and where to spray
- Adjusting Cleats
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Gadgets
Tyre remove and replace tools
This one seemed to work well for smaller width road tyres – https://www.tyrekey.com/
This one seemed to work well for all sized tyres https://int.crankbrothers.com/products/speedier-tire-lever#
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Some advice from Trek Bikes How to get your bike ready to ride