A selection of video guides to assist with bike maintenance and general tips to make training, travelling and competing that little bit smoother.
Checking for Wear and Tear
We've teamed up with Official Bike Supplier Beacon to bring you tips from Beacon’s Spike Taylor. Here he guides you through the regular checks you should make on your bike to ensure it’s in top riding condition.
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Changing a Puncture without Tyre Levers
Peter 'Spike' Taylor, former Head Mechanic for British Cycling and Team GB shows us how to change a punctured inner tube without the use of tyre levers.
WatchRemove and Refit your Back Wheel
Peter 'Spike' Taylor, former Head Mechanic for British Cycling and Team GB shows us how to remove and refit your back wheel when dealing with tyre punctures.
WatchBike Safety Check
Peter 'Spike' Taylor, former Head Mechanic for British Cycling and Team GB give us some tips on how to check your bike before you go out to ride.
WatchSetting up your Turbo Trainer
In this video Peter 'Spike' Taylor, former Head Mechanic for British Cycling and Team GB shows us how to set up your bike on a Turbo Trainer.
WatchIndexing your Bikes Gears
In this video Peter 'Spike' Taylor, former Head Mechanic for British Cycling and Team GB shows us how to index your gears to ensure that the hand control and the derailleur mechanism remain in tune with each other.
WatchPacking your Saddle Bag
When you are out riding it's possible that you're going to break down. In this video British Triathlon Bike Mechanic, Glenn Coltman, talks through exactly what to keep in your saddle bag to help you get back on the road as soon as possible, following a mechanical mishap.
WATCHFix Rubbing Brakes
Having removed wheels for transit, it's a common issue to find your brakes are rubbing. In this video British Triathlon Bike Mechanic, Glenn Coltman, explains how to quickly fix this problem and maintain your brakes.
WatchRemove and Attach your Handlebars
Before transit you may be required to remove your handlebars. In this video British Triathlon Bike Mechanic, Glenn Coltman, explains how to correctly remove your handlebars and attach them again ready for riding.
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