BASIC BIKE MECHANICS

I love riding bikes but I really hate cleaning and fixing them. I hate getting flat tyres and I really hope I never get one during a race. Here are some of the basic bike mechanics you may need to know to get yourself riding comfortably without stress. It’s actually not all that hard once you know how. Good luck and happy cycling :)

 

 

HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT TYRE

This video and tips will give you the confidence to change your tyre easily and quickly. Watch the video or read the tips for a quick and fast tyre change when your caught with a flat

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HOW TO USE A GAS CYLINDER TO PUMP UP A FLAT TYRE

Many of us cary a gas cylinder when we cycle but how many of us really know how to use one? Here is a quick video to show you how to effectively use a gas cylinder so you’re not caught out in a race. Gas cylinders are a fantastic way to get you up and going quickly READ MORE 

 

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