ROADSIDE MECHANICS FOR CYCLISTS! (flat tyre, snapped chain, skipping gears)
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Here are three really simple and easy fixes to three common issues while on the bikes; fast tyre, snapped chain and skipping gears.
I'm definitely not a mechanic but these are the ways I've have learned to fix these issues. Any other tips you have please feel free to leave them in the comments. Always happy to learn quicker and easier ways!
Here's the ebook mentioned - basically everything you need to know if you are new to cycling including a chapter on roadside mechanics. www.ilikemountains.cc/s-h-o-p
Also... LIVE Q&A. Yep this Friday 26th June. 7PM BST. Come and ask any questions I haven't covered in the series, as all we as just a chat. Be great to 'see' you all there :)
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That was undeniably the simplest, the most to-the-point and the best tutorial that any beginner can receive on these essential tasks. THANK YOU for not running down your resume, for not hoisting praise upon yourself regarding all your experience, for not talking to the audience like they were a bunch of engineers. Most CZcamsrs are poor teachers and spend 75% of the time explaining the science behind something as simple as changing a flat and leave out critical information like making sure the tire is clear of anything that can hurt your new tube. You did an excellent job. You can't see me right now Katie, but I'm applauding you from New York! 👏
I've found that after putting the tube back into the tyre, a little bit of air into the tube prevents it pinching as you get the tyre onto the rim fully before fully inflating the tyre.
top tip!
I am 61 yrs old. And believe it or not, because of you, i am now going to get into cycling. I'm only 5'3, so i hope i can find a nice endurance bike for myself. At this age, the main thing is to keep moving, so you have inspired me to do just that. I'm certainly not interested in racing or keeping up with the pack. I'm more of a loner, so i would prefer, long leisure rides by myself, sought of like bicycling meditation. So, let me take this opportunity to thank you so much for the inspiration, and your humorous and optimistic outlook on life. Wishing you the very best, health and happiness!!!
35 years racing bikes but still enjoy these videos. Nice job Katie!
Also, lovely accent :)
I put air in the new inner tube by blowing it by mouth so it won't snap.
The one defining feature that makes these videos really shine, beside their being--of course--well-filmed and helpful--is your continued demystifying of what goes into having a good time on a bike. I watch a lot--maybe too many--cycling videos, and like many (I presume) I suffer through some braggadocio and bravado and implicit elitism and, I mean, you're an accomplished cyclist but you don't come off as needing to prove anything. It's relaxing and makes the helpful videos that much more appealing.
Thanks for the tips! I didn't even think of taking my chain-breaking tool on rides (my multitool doesn't have one...I don't think?), but that makes total sense (and I take speed links anyway).
Cheerio!
Katie you have made me love cycling more and more. I love your bike fixing videos and seeing your bike packing has inspired me. I'm just recovering from a road traffic accident car vs bicycle 😔 it's not put me off and I have got your e book to look at as well. Please make some more videos 👍❤
Hi Katie, I have been watching your videos for about 6 months and am loving this series :-) I have been only riding a road bike for about a year and before that lots of years on hybrids - your videos have made me feel normal instead of not knowing how to do all the stuff 'proper' cyclists do!
As someone who's done quite a bit of riding these have still been extremely helpful
Just a little tip don't forget the small retaining ring holding the valve on the rim, when I was young could not get a tube out, so used a hammer, bent the valve, did not undo or see the retaining ring. My father buried my bike under 30 ton of stone in the back garden to teach me a lesson. I also pump up tube to test before fitting wheel on bike, and deflate the tyre so I do not have to adjust the brakes, then pump up when wheel back on. Did the Holme Moss Loop today, thoroughly enjoyed, thanks to your video gave me encouragement to try, cheers Katie.
Massively enjoyed this series! Thanks for putting so much time and effort into doing this, I'm not a begginer by any means and I still enjoy watching and picking up tips from other cyclists
After watching your videos last night, I went out for the first time in about 2 years today. You gave me the push. Thanks
Really awesome videos showing all of us beginners the basics we need to know as we start out our cycling journey. Will help us to stay away from many mistakes everyone learns the hard way. Very nice and thoughtful content. Thanks a million Katie 👌🏻
I'm just starting out on my Cycling journey. Thank you for your awesome videos. They are full of excellent advice, all of which will come in handy on my adventures. Please keep them coming!
Perfect timing again, Katie! I’m 2 weeks in on my road bike after nearly 30 years away from cycling and your straightforward tutorials are a Godsend. :) In this case, my rear derailleur on the Almighty Trek Domane needed a tweak and I couldn’t quite remember where to adjust. Thanks again!
Great series Katie!! Would be helpful to a lot of new riders to show the rear tire - how to remove it and put it back on as most don’t understand or know how to move the rear derailleur to get the tire back on or what chain ring in the front and what gear on the cassette they should be in .
Set gears to small chain ring/smallest sprocket
I met a nice couple at a roadside stop once and we had a nice chat.
Later 5 miles down the road, I stopped to fix a flat when they came driving up very worried that I might need rescue.
Thanking them, I said 'No, it's all just par for the course'.
I'll ask and appreciate motorist or other riders who pause to see if you are okay.
Ok this is the one I need the most, hate to admit it. Thanks for the whole series!
So many good tips Katie! Thanks for sharing!
Well done Katie, a really useful set of videos. I love the outtakes at the end.
Love your tips, weekly or fortnightly will be good. I dread the day I get a puncture, as getting back into cycling after 30 plus year have caused me to forget, but your tips have given me more confidence to know what to do!
Sorry last comment, if you continue this series (which I hope you do), could you do a video on how to find people to ride with. Being a beginner its hard to find a community that isn't far more advanced in distance they ride, length they ride, and all their intensely nice bikes. Its hard to find a beginner community that is on your level or closer to it. All the best!
If you're in the UK try letsride.co.uk social and/or guided rides. Various length rides, all sorts of bikes, different days, usually include a cafe stop. A beginner might want to avoid the rides run by the bike clubs until you're less of a beginner. Rides start again 4 July.
@@teddyedward5529 Thanks for the tip, I am in Santa Barbara, California
Easy to listen to and intuitive for seasoned and new riders. Love the new series
Excellent video Katie as always.
Yay! A video on my suggestions list! Very helpful thank you! A very clear and concise demonstration. Keep going!
Great series thank you so much , really enjoyed and reinspired me. Not ridden in a year and done 3 rides during your series. Very happy for you to carry on. Thank you.
Great Video series Katie. I’m just getting in to road biking and I absolutely love it, lost a stone already. Your videos have given me loads of great tips to get me started. Really love the feel and colour grade of your edits they’re really nice to watch. Keep up the good work 🚲👍🏻
I was out on a ride last Sunday and a friend got a pinch flat. He'd forgotten to put his saddle bag on his bike, but fortunately I always carry two spare inner tubes (fortunately the same size) and tire levers. It's been a great video series Katie. Always informative and entertaining. Your production on them is really coming on. Take care.
Great series of videos really good advice and tips for all levels of experienced riders
Really enjoyed watching them 👍🏻
Great series of videos, Katie. They've been informative and entertaining. Thank you.
Another great video. Simply breaks down the solutions. Will be sharing this video for sure! Thanks too for the series really enjoyed them all and have learnt loads! Will be revisiting some to go over things. Love your easy to access down to earth approach for beginners and yet aspiring to go further. Will look forward to your next videos!
Great content, thanks! As a novice I need videos like this - haven’t had any mechanicals yet but that day will come! That chain repair does look daunting, I’ll have to practice all three skills I suppose. I would welcome weekly vlogs, thanks! 😃
Very educational for newbie cyclists as I'm sure this will help a lot of people be prepared if something happens. 👍
I was impressed at you dexterity with which you tended your bike, you really have it within you by now! 😃💯; I am ashamed to admit I could not have been capable of repair a snapped chain so straight to replay the video I go. It a yes for me, a weekly video on the same note as those passed will do us all good, I rather enjoyed my time watching them 😄 keep up the good work Katie ! 🚵♂️🌞🌈
I've really enjoyed this video series, thank you 😁 excellent tips!
Excellent video and series congratulations this was more than helpful to younger cyclists and beginners.
Lovely video series Katie. You've put a lot of effort into this. It also makes people just go out and ride....
Ya know what, My daughter asked if she could come out with me on the bike, she's not been able to go to the gym because all closed due to the Covid 19 virus. She used her husband's bike, anyway she loved it, I said if you really want to get into road bike cycling I'll treat you to a road bike. She got a bike and I passed your site on to her telling her you discussed all things cycling. But this last vid you've done, doing a puncture, chain repair, sorting your gears out will be really helpful to her..and showing a female can do all these with ease. Cheers.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You randomly appeared in my CZcams feed 2 days ago, and I’m very glad! Thank you for being down to earth and welcoming. You have inspired me to get out on the bike again after a very long time. I have been out twice this week, literally after seeing your video and, ahhh, I forgot how great it is! 😊🚴♀️ Keep safe and well x
Esther this makes me so happy! So glad you're out enjoying it again! x
Another brilliant video, Katie. Thank you!
Great video Katie detailed explanations & great demonstrations 👍
Great video. Easy and precise tips, easy to follow for anyone. Keep ‘em coming. 😊👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
I did my first 25 miler that wasn't flat the other day, I'd been putting if off. Thanks for the motivation. Awesome series of vlogs, thanks very much :-)
Awesome vlog Katie, simple to understand - Thankyou my front quick realease feels really tight the lever certainly did not push down as easy as yours
Very good video! Loved the series of 10. 👍
Thank you Katie for a very informative series of videos; really enjoyed them. 👍😁
You really should carry on with more videos, you produce great content! You give me motivation to ride my bike!
I don't want this series to end😔
Love your Ribble!
Hi Katie I've been commuting for 10 weeks and am loving it, great informative videos
Amazing!!! Well done Tony! :)
I've been a bit out of riding for a while now.. I give each new tube a dusting of talcum powder.. Then a shot inside the (unmounted) tire, rolling the tire slowly in my hands to let the dash of powder flow around the inside of the tire.. This adds a bit of anti-friction, which helps taking the tire on & off.. As a bonus, when you get a puncture, most times there is a tail-tale of white dust to mark the spot!
I already encountered a lot of roadside troubles since I started riding in 1986, from flat tire/puncture, broken spoke, snapped chain and other minor troubles, good thing, I know how to fix them and likewise have some important tools and handy spares inside my saddle bag...
I'm pretty new to the sport and you've helped me out a lot. Cheers
Great advice,I’ve always wanted to know how to fix a flat tyre and not feel stupid at the road side!!Love your videos 🚴♀️
Kudos to you for a very well done series of vids!
Thanks Katie, I'm loving all your videos & your earthy Yorkshire lass nature is so refreshing. The timing of this video could not have been better! I've just replaced the chain on my bike & noticed it was skipping during last night's test - collective consciousness at work, thank you 🙏🏻
Exactly that! Glad it was helpful for ya :)
Enjoyed the series!! Very informative!!
I say YES to a weekly series!
These tips are great . Thanks . Keep the vids coming 👍
Great video series- chain break was particularly useful for me! Enjoyed the weight loss story too very inspiring
Great tips.....worth really taking your time when feeling around the tyre I have found.....sometimes the tiniest sharp intrusion will cause another puncture. I always carry 2 inners & I'm sure you do (& maybe more) on your long rides...cheers Katie
Really helpful, thanks for all the info Katie!
Very handy style of video Kate.
Simple and easy to understand, always your way 👍👍
The quality of this series is just superb. Love your films
Thanks so much!
Just got my bike for commuting! Thanks for the info and inspo!
After ordering my new North Road cycle and awaiting delivery watching your 10 very helpful videos has certainly got me hyped up for some serious hill climbs. I am very new to cycling, your channel is a great help. Thank you. November had better bring some sunshine #lastofthelight
Hi Katie,
Great Video!
Thanks a lot!
Just 2 additional comments when it comes to changing a flat tyre:
1. Always put the Brand Name of your tyre at the Level of your valve, so it is much easier to find the valve quickly.
2. Always slightly inflate the New inner Tube and knead it before inserting. Makes life much easier.
Very helpful video just came across your channel and loving it. Thank you 😊
Great video! I really needed this! Thanks much!
Great videos Katie, keep them coming. Done my first 50 miles today.
The way you make and talk in the videos, I almost felt "Wow, Katie vlogs with such ease" but watching those bloopers in the end, is a realisation for me. Good job Katie for all the wonderful content.
Hahaha I aint perfect that's for sure! :)
Love you Katie. Keep up the work.
... I have learned the hard way if you have tubeless tires ... you need to carry a "valve removal" tool ... the valve will clog up at low pressures ... and 3-5 lbs will prevent you from removing the tire from the rim (I lashed/cut my tire 1/2-3/4 " long It tried to seal but I was (5)m into a starting a "metric" ... "SAG" picked me up) ... Great Video ... most riders do not think about a broken chain ... my multi-tool has a chain press tool and I do carry "Quick-links" !!!
Every rider needs to volunteer for "SAG" ... you learn so much ... and you need to "payback" the "SAG" for your fellow riders ... and you ...
Such a good series! Love your Ribble bike too
Thank you Katie for making this,You made it simple for the average cyclist! Every other video I have seen makes you think you need a whole toolbox to do these simple repairs! I dont have barrel adjusters on my gears though!
Thank you for all your tips and advice! Cheers!
Great topic Kate and excellent advice Thankyou
Another great video! The rolling of the tyre to get it back on is really helpful. Cheers Katie!
After five years of riding I got taught this last month and it's bloody genius!!!!! Haha, always learning eh! x
Thanks for the videos Katie, from someone whom is starting out on this new era of my life, I have been watching your videos in hope to iron out a few bad habits. Thanks again, hopefully you can shed some light on the difference between the 3d 15d 20d chamois, as I have heard the thickness Is dependent on the saddle used.... Never mind keep up with the enlightenment.
Thank you for the video. Great as always
Your videos are becoming very valuable. The shifting issue is I always face if I ever remove my rear wheel for cleaning.
Great helpful videos for starters!
Thank you so much for this video, Great tips really easy when you do it! Love your films, Greetings from Mexico Katie.
Thank you so much for this video. My gears were skipping the other day and i was dreading taking it back to the bike shop because i recently paid £70 for repairs and service. But after a couple of smooth rides the gears started skipping. Ill try that barrell adjustment technique. I would love to see videos about gear adjustment. Watched some you tube videos but its so confusing you explain things so simply. X
I have absolutely loved this series. I really hope you continue. The short video length is great and the content is so helpful! You have done a great job putting a lot of info, humour and class into your videos! Thank you. Today I went to buy my quick links and I didn't know what size I needed lol so a heads up to other newbies, they are different sizes! Thanks to some of the comments I will be adding disposable gloves to my little saddle bag. I do remember you mentioning them in a rainy video as a layer under gloves. Thanks again, watching from New Zealand.
I also ordered a two pack of the hiplok cable ties! I was amazed that they were $30NZD for a two pack. I was worried they would be really expensive!
Thanks so much for this, really glad you liked them. I will defo carry them on! :) Also, would love to send you a copy of my ebook! :) Email me with your details to hello@ilikemountains.cc xx
@@KatieKookaburra have sent an email to you now. 🥰 thank you!
Very useful video - Thanks very much
Just what I was looking for. Subscribed!
Cheers Mike :)
just watched. Been catching some of the older vids. Love the countryside you ride. You are brave riding some of those dangerous roads. So many autos. Best regards. Todd. All the way from Springfield, TN, USA.
Katie the new RJ The Bike Guy!!!
40,000 Subscribers!! Go Katie!
That was very informative. Thanks! 🤠
Thank you for the maintenance tips , love your video's 😁
Thank you! Xx
Thank you for another great video 😃
Great video Katie. I nearly always carry a spare chain link and the one time my chain broke in 25 years of cycling I was visiting my parents in Yorkshire and I'd forgot my saddle bag with tools. Only had a multitool and spare tubes borrows from a friend. Had to phone my dad to pick me up when my chain snapped 🤣
Haha it’s always the way... the one time! Lesson learned eh.
Oh no!!! 😱, Last one??? Seriously though, thank you for this beautiful and helpful series of videos. I have really enjoyed helpful tips. Touch wood I never have to repair a broken chain link. 👍👍👍
Loved the bit where you said about use plastic tyre levers as it reminded me of childhood where I used to use table spoon handles and my gran would shout at me
Katie - great mini-series - loving the outtakes - how about a behind the scenes series on how you plan, film, and edit etc. - I can't remember if you have done any videos in the past on this topic, even though I have watched most of them and obviously I'm too idle to search through the list :-)
Oh how i love a bit of maintenance! We need this in our lives 🙂 Cheers K
I like these vids. very helpful and informative,thank you!
Thanks you are much better than GCN they all fancy expensive bikes and posing you have a more what the ordinary rider wants to hear and see common sense approach that doesn’t put new or seasoned riders off 👍🏼 and yes please more cycling tips
thanks for that informational journey! 😍 impressive dexterity btw 😇