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
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“One point to note, modern drivetrains using 12 speed or higher chains with smaller wear tolerances at 0.5% and 0.75%.
In addition to the above information, many external sites exist to give comprehensive guidance and support for maintaining your bike. These are just first steps and if you are not confident, always seek guidance from a local bike shop!
- Park Tool maintenance videos – https://www.youtube.com/parktool
- Di2 help – https://bettershifting.com/ (optional)
- Useful book ‘Zin and the art of road bike maintenance’ – https://zinncycles.com/new-zinn-the-art-of-road-bike-maintenance-4th-edition/
- Tye Pressure Calculator – https://silca.cc/en-gb/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator (note: that the maximum tyre pressure needs to the lower value of the limit stated on the tyre and wheel as both can be different.)
- Basic Maintenance Cycling UK – https://www.cyclinguk.org/essential-cycle-maintenance-advice
Saddle height:
- Saddle height guide 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVu5Zrktm40
- Saddle height guide 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIwsWFENnG4
Lastly, a bike that fits the rider always seems to result in the most enjoyment. It is worth ensuring at a minimum your saddle height is optimal. If possible, a professional bike fit from a trained fitter can work wonders and help eliminate any niggles, pains and prevent long term injury.