Getting ready to rehab a bike, and since I haven't done it in 30 years, I'm not gonna trust my memory. Now I know what I'm looking for and I'm not going to miss anything. Many thanks!
Thanks for this. Very useful. Following the M is very useful indeed. I just ordered a Bike maintenance and repair book and a Bike tool kit. Will save me money in the long run as it was £40 to get my headset bearings replaced recently and now my rear wheel has started wobbling 😢
If you live in a city, get a lot of experience and knowledge, and can be a good salesman working in a bike shop is a pretty fun job. I believe it was the son's first job in The Andy Griffith Show.
totally agree abt the chain, its not always something a chain checker can detect as u saw. 1 of i've owned my bike for only 2years, the prev 2 owners owned it for 2 1/2 years in totality. i've changed the chain 2x since i owned it!
I use WD-40 Bike chain cleaner & degreaser then follow up with WD-40 bike chain lube. Both are spray cans. The lube says to rinse with water & wipe excess grease with a rag, then apply while backspinning then spin fowrard with the pedal. Let set for 30-60 sec & wipe off excess. Apply every 3-5 rides. Reapply more often in extremely wet conditions.
It depends a lot how you are using it, for example if you don't ride much when it rains, and always keep it inside, you can safely wait until you see or feel anything wrong, e.g. when the chain/cogs look dirty for example. Just do serious inspections every few hundreds/thousand kilometers for example. If you are commuting by any weather, with salt on the roads in winter, your bike will last much longer if you service it every few weeks, including greasing the bearings every few months or at least keeping an eye on them, replacing the chain, etc.
I treat my bike, like my car, leave it to the experts and at £30 for my local bike expert to check it, money well spent on my road bike. NB I got a tool to adjust a slightly off kilter wheel and when I dropped it off they said “er, half your spokes are loose?!?” Honestly, unless you have loads of time (to learn) or loads of practical skills, just get someone else to take a loook
@@MegaLotusEater ya bikes are simple enough it's not like you should shy away from hobbies and if you enjoy riding you might as well learn repairs and take it to the experts when your stumped
I remove my bottle cages once a year and clean that area. It’s usually filthy from road grime and sports drink. I also put anti seize on every bolt I reinstall.
Not sure about a powerful jet wash approach - risk of washing out the moving parts. If at all, use a Karcher mini one, and be VERY careful getting into the moving parts
0:17 I think that is rust there. Careful with the degreaser there. I think for average folks, using too much degreaser and not properly getting the degreaser out before re-applying lube is a very dangerous proposition for the wellbeing of the bike. I feel that for the average people, a proper chain wipe down, and relube and then wipe away the extra lube. lube the cables. check the tires are what the 99% should be doing. Not pressure washing or soaping it up since that runs the risk of washing away oils inside and while that is okay as long as you properly regrease everything!
I'm using white-spirit, WD-40, brushes and cloth, but even if it looks clean), and leaves no more traces when rubbing with paper or cloth (strips of cloth between the cogs, etc), as soon as I lube with thin oil, it becomes black again... I think pressure water would be the most efficient if done correctly. Ball bearing are protected by casings and grease, they won't suffer at all. Then try to remove all the water you can or dry with pressured air to prevent rust and lube asap!
Never use a pressure washer on your bike. ( it will force water into your bearings and down seat post etc , even if you are careful ) .Yeah I know the pro mechanics use them , those bikes only have to last maybe a year , and they get bearings etc supplied so it just doesn't matter to them. . For me my bike has to last years so rinse it with low pressure soft sprinkler. Been riding bikes and washing them for 39 years , so I know what works.
I like how every other bike repair or maintenance video says IF you have used a power washer on your bike you must immediately clean your bearing in your BB and wheel hubs. hahahaha
It's true High pressure water blaster is not the right way to clean a bicycle, It's not a battle tank. Just a small water spray bottle and a soft rag, and for the oily moving parts another rag moistened with kerosene. Out comes the chain every 150 klm for a thorough deep cleaning . My bike always looks clean & sparkling , works great and never ever use a water blaster.
I always find that we have to replace both chain and cassette together maybe it is. because when bikes into our workshop for servicing the chain is very worn and probably never been cleaned or any lubricant applied since fitted.
Haven’t maintenanced my bike in about 5 years💀 haven’t touched it for 2. I wanna just take it in to get serviced but I figure I could do it for a lesser price.
I like to extract each pin then put all the pins, plates and rollers in degreaser, then grease the inside of each roller with a Q tip before reassembling and oiling the outside of the chain. 4 hours well spent!
You talked about lubing the bearings if needed, lubing the seat post and saddle rails. Does anything else need lube? I've seen some people lube the chain too.
This is my first road ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
When my spokes came loose I figured they just all needed to be tight ! So I bought a spoke tool and tighted they all and after I spun the wheel it wobbled so badly it stopped at the fork 😂 So the bike shop fixed it for 90 $
Great vid, thanks. However, I have a Dutch (Dutchie) bike with 8-speed Sturmey Archer hub gears, rear hub-brake, chain guard, etc. Do you have anything on this type of bike?
Your mileage will vary based on weather, braking habits, pad type, riding style and terrain. But you should normally get 500-700miles from a resin pad, and 1000-1250 miles from a sintered metal pad. No matter how often you ride you should give your bike a tune-up at least once a year. Today we'll learn how to tune up your bike, which I'd recommend doing at least once a year, or even every few months if you ride every day.
So i just purchased a my first bike (new) last month and noticed that the in between on teeth on the back grears already have some rust on them, is this normal ware? Is there any maintenance i should have done before riding? The bike comes with a complementary bike tune up that they suggest i use after the first 50 miles or so. Could just be surface level from shifting gears
I can hear the front spokes moving around in the wind, also the plastic protection thing at the back moves around a lot and makes a sound. I have a brand new trek marlin 8, please help. Thank you in advance
So i just purchased a my first bike (new) last month and noticed that the in between on teeth on the back grears already have some rust on them, is this normal ware? Is there any maintenance i should have done before riding? The bike comes with a complementary bike tune up that they suggest i use after the first 50 miles or so. Could just be surface level from shifting gears
Did he used to be a children's TV presenter?. he sounds like one. His he presenting to 5 year old,s, no. + side on content though. us chaps that have been riding all our lives dont know everything.
Honestly wanna just have one ring on the front and get rid of the others mainly because I always have it in the hardest and use my gears in the back mainly to downshift if I’m going up hill
Yeah but good luck indexing the rear derrailleur on your own starting with a used bike! I gave up and ended up paying techs $300 to just fix it. That stuff is NOT built to be easy to do
Drop bike off. Oh I need a tune up.. guy looks at bike.. quotes me at like 240... an estimate ... Jesus why would it cost so much to change a sprocket and to fine tune it...🤔
"A clean bike is a happy bike"
I'm down at the first hurdle.
Step 1 : Buy a bicycle support clamp thingy
Just put the bike upside down
Bike support is way more comfy
@@AntonKheyfets if you have a very high end groupset like dura ace... Scraping those shifters... Yeah, no
@@comedyman112 that isn't very funny
Just make your own
Getting ready to rehab a bike, and since I haven't done it in 30 years, I'm not gonna trust my memory. Now I know what I'm looking for and I'm not going to miss anything. Many thanks!
Very clear and thorough however no mention of what parts need oiling, lubing, or greasing and how to do it
Thanks for this. Very useful. Following the M is very useful indeed. I just ordered a Bike maintenance and repair book and a Bike tool kit. Will save me money in the long run as it was £40 to get my headset bearings replaced recently and now my rear wheel has started wobbling 😢
Kudos to you! That's has been, hands down, the best video I've seen on the subject.
One of the best maintenance videos I’ve seen. Brilliant 👍
If you live in a city, get a lot of experience and knowledge, and can be a good salesman working in a bike shop is a pretty fun job. I believe it was the son's first job in The Andy Griffith Show.
Awesome, it helps me to keep my bike in good shape. Thanks a lot!
totally agree abt the chain, its not always something a chain checker can detect as u saw. 1 of i've owned my bike for only 2years, the prev 2 owners owned it for 2 1/2 years in totality. i've changed the chain 2x since i owned it!
tank you man. I had watched another videos with bad production about bikes maintain but you're a professional content creator. I feel lucky
Follow the m, I like that. I usually start at the back though.
1:40 It could be a good time to put the front wheel on so the tread is in the right direction 😂
4 year later..... I laughed out loud at this comment 😂
Information was top notch, I feel more confident on this being a DIY project
"Graunching"... portmanteau of grind and crunch. I learned a new word today.
Thanks so much. Very useful video. Wish best of luck
would be useful to know how often to check each of these parts? Like how often to lube the chain, etc.
I use WD-40 Bike chain cleaner & degreaser then follow up with WD-40 bike chain lube. Both are spray cans. The lube says to rinse with water & wipe excess grease with a rag, then apply while backspinning then spin fowrard with the pedal. Let set for 30-60 sec & wipe off excess. Apply every 3-5 rides. Reapply more often in extremely wet conditions.
It depends a lot how you are using it, for example if you don't ride much when it rains, and always keep it inside, you can safely wait until you see or feel anything wrong, e.g. when the chain/cogs look dirty for example. Just do serious inspections every few hundreds/thousand kilometers for example.
If you are commuting by any weather, with salt on the roads in winter, your bike will last much longer if you service it every few weeks, including greasing the bearings every few months or at least keeping an eye on them, replacing the chain, etc.
Thanks. You’ve just assured that I never want to put MTB wheels/tires on my road bike. “It dries up and you will need to clean it out.”🤣
You can use mtb wheels without changing the sealant bc the sealant is for tubeless only
Bar tape should be the last thing to change, don’t change it and then check your cables!
I always use self sealing stem bolts
Perfect video for beginners!
I treat my bike, like my car, leave it to the experts and at £30 for my local bike expert to check it, money well spent on my road bike. NB I got a tool to adjust a slightly off kilter wheel and when I dropped it off they said “er, half your spokes are loose?!?” Honestly, unless you have loads of time (to learn) or loads of practical skills, just get someone else to take a loook
It is worth it to learn these skills, saves a crap load of money in the long run.
I'm learning bike maintenance, not to save money, but to enjoy the full experience of being a bike owner.
@@MegaLotusEater ya bikes are simple enough it's not like you should shy away from hobbies and if you enjoy riding you might as well learn repairs and take it to the experts when your stumped
I remove my bottle cages once a year and clean that area. It’s usually filthy from road grime and sports drink. I also put anti seize on every bolt I reinstall.
“Follow the M…”. (Immediately proceeds to start inspection at front wheel)
Not sure about a powerful jet wash approach - risk of washing out the moving parts. If at all, use a Karcher mini one, and be VERY careful getting into the moving parts
after watching this i was able to service my neighbours bike in his yard. i don’t know why he was angry though 😓 i was doing him a favour
😅
0:17 I think that is rust there. Careful with the degreaser there. I think for average folks, using too much degreaser and not properly getting the degreaser out before re-applying lube is a very dangerous proposition for the wellbeing of the bike.
I feel that for the average people, a proper chain wipe down, and relube and then wipe away the extra lube.
lube the cables.
check the tires are what the 99% should be doing.
Not pressure washing or soaping it up since that runs the risk of washing away oils inside and while that is okay as long as you properly regrease everything!
I would say: never spray degreaser on your bike(parts). Spray degreaser on a cloth and wipe down the parts with that cloth.
I'm using white-spirit, WD-40, brushes and cloth, but even if it looks clean), and leaves no more traces when rubbing with paper or cloth (strips of cloth between the cogs, etc), as soon as I lube with thin oil, it becomes black again...
I think pressure water would be the most efficient if done correctly. Ball bearing are protected by casings and grease, they won't suffer at all. Then try to remove all the water you can or dry with pressured air to prevent rust and lube asap!
Great explanation. Thank you.
Really informative video !
Never use a pressure washer on your bike. ( it will force water into your bearings and down seat post etc , even if you are careful ) .Yeah I know the pro mechanics use them , those bikes only have to last maybe a year , and they get bearings etc supplied so it just doesn't matter to them. . For me my bike has to last years so rinse it with low pressure soft sprinkler. Been riding bikes and washing them for 39 years , so I know what works.
Probably only work on s-works models... 👌
excellent advise. and timely as well! Thank you!
I like how every other bike repair or maintenance video says IF you have used a power washer on your bike you must immediately clean your bearing in your BB and wheel hubs. hahahaha
Do you know why my front and rear cogs would be wobbling left to right? It causes problems with the chain rubbing against the front gear shifter
I would've liked to see what kind of lubricant you use for your chain.
good explanation.Thankyou.
Well explained. Thank you.
Lightweight and easy to operate. Very convenient.
I heard that power washing a bicycle is unwise since the pressurized water forces its way into the bearings and other crevices.
His bike looks expensive... 👀
It's true High pressure water blaster is not the right way to clean a bicycle, It's not a battle tank. Just a small water spray bottle and a soft rag, and for the oily moving parts another rag moistened with kerosene. Out comes the chain every 150 klm for a thorough deep cleaning . My bike always looks clean & sparkling , works great and never ever use a water blaster.
Mountain Bikes are amazing I want to customize mine when I buy another one.
I joost boot a trek pro caliber 9.5 22’ heheheheh!!!
Very nice video and great demo bike
This was so good thank you!!
Awesome video!
Excellent stuff
Very useful information how to take care bike
A good start but I had numerous questions that he did not cover.
Bought a new Mach City today 😊
Brilliant. Thank you very much. I think that was quite precise. Good. H
I always find that we have to replace both chain and cassette together maybe it is. because when bikes into our workshop for servicing the chain is very worn and probably never been cleaned or any lubricant applied since fitted.
Haven’t maintenanced my bike in about 5 years💀 haven’t touched it for 2. I wanna just take it in to get serviced but I figure I could do it for a lesser price.
I like this guy.
Great vid thanks for tips
Thanks great info
new sealant, yes beautiful country
I like to extract each pin then put all the pins, plates and rollers in degreaser, then grease the inside of each roller with a Q tip before reassembling and oiling the outside of the chain. 4 hours well spent!
😅😂
Anyone else notice that conti was mounted in the wrong rotational direction?
You talked about lubing the bearings if needed, lubing the seat post and saddle rails. Does anything else need lube? I've seen some people lube the chain too.
Thin oil for chain. Grease would trap dirt and sand, and everything ages much quicker.
Whst about checking the steerer tube and compression plug
How many times should you service your bike?
This is my first road ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
When my spokes came loose I figured they just all needed to be tight ! So I bought a spoke tool and tighted they all and after I spun the wheel it wobbled so badly it stopped at the fork 😂 So the bike shop fixed it for 90 $
Thanks!
The holder you have, please can you let me know what it is called
Good stuff
Cool
Thxs so much
Great vid, thanks. However, I have a Dutch (Dutchie) bike with 8-speed Sturmey Archer hub gears, rear hub-brake, chain guard, etc. Do you have anything on this type of bike?
Well done 👍
Could you pease recommend a road bike stand? Thanks
How often do you need to do this check/service? I just got my first errand bike. I’m not up to much yet but I’m working up to more.
As and when you feel like it !
I was wondering the same thing
Your mileage will vary based on weather, braking habits, pad type, riding style and terrain. But you should normally get 500-700miles from a resin pad, and 1000-1250 miles from a sintered metal pad.
No matter how often you ride you should give your bike a tune-up at least once a year. Today we'll learn how to tune up your bike, which I'd recommend doing at least once a year, or even every few months if you ride every day.
So i just purchased a my first bike (new) last month and noticed that the in between on teeth on the back grears already have some rust on them, is this normal ware? Is there any maintenance i should have done before riding? The bike comes with a complementary bike tune up that they suggest i use after the first 50 miles or so. Could just be surface level from shifting gears
I oil the chain and end's of the cables. Stops them wearing.
Dude, you forgot about your own M system.....the rear, seat, then crank..ah, forget it.!
Is it really normal when you rotate your crank opposite way your rear wheel also moves ? @8:20
Yes, it just means the freewheel is slightly engaged when turning the pedals rearwards. If it turns a lot then a new freewheel hub would be needed.
How do you adjust the brakes?
This will help my Bike last for a while I guess I would change the Bike seat due to my groin. Seat comfort is important to me.
I can hear the front spokes moving around in the wind, also the plastic protection thing at the back moves around a lot and makes a sound. I have a brand new trek marlin 8, please help. Thank you in advance
Just go to your local mechanic for a check up. It's not that deep bro, that's why they are there.
So i just purchased a my first bike (new) last month and noticed that the in between on teeth on the back grears already have some rust on them, is this normal ware? Is there any maintenance i should have done before riding? The bike comes with a complementary bike tune up that they suggest i use after the first 50 miles or so. Could just be surface level from shifting gears
Did you ride in the rain? You might have to wash your bike and degrease your chain and relube
I like it
Thank you for saving me £120 to just go being check and I can use it for parts replacement instead
I didn’t think using high pressure water on t the cassette and bottom bracket was a good idea?
I believe you are right, unless you plan to completely disassemble, clean, and grease afterward.
His bike looks expensive... 👀
Absolutely not a good idea , it's not like we are cleaning an earth moving machine .
What is the weight capacity
what's that below the seat ?
Did he used to be a children's TV presenter?. he sounds like one. His he presenting to 5 year old,s, no. + side on content though. us chaps that have been riding all our lives dont know everything.
Front tyre threads were facing the wrong way!
That was the first thing I noticed, looked like Conti GP 5000 and sure were back to front !!
our channel will have a bike fix video within 24 hours! Currently rendering!
Think of the letter M ... then immediately forget it and go to the front tyre?
Depends which side of the bike you're looking at when u make the letter M. 😁
Says, “Start with the letter M” (left to right), then immediately follows with, “The first thing we’re going to do is look at the front wheel…”
😳
Your front tyre is the other way around
are those carbon wheel rim brake pads on alloy those wheels??
Howard L sure looks like it
Why do I need to give my bike an r'n'b group from the 90s?
My drive train is making a lot of noise
When doing a maintenance on your bike costs as much as your actual bike lol
Service Service and Service!✌🤫
A front derailleur what's that?
the part that shifts the chain up and down the big rings where your pedals are
Honestly wanna just have one ring on the front and get rid of the others mainly because I always have it in the hardest and use my gears in the back mainly to downshift if I’m going up hill
Cables, cables, cables!!!
Yeah but good luck indexing the rear derrailleur on your own starting with a used bike! I gave up and ended up paying techs $300 to just fix it. That stuff is NOT built to be easy to do
Would be helpful if you could inspect a bike that is not working 100% properly:)
😊
Time to give my partner a bath😃
Pressure washer?! 😱
Drop bike off. Oh I need a tune up.. guy looks at bike.. quotes me at like 240... an estimate ... Jesus why would it cost so much to change a sprocket and to fine tune it...🤔