Are you new to cycling and not sure how you should maintain your bike for the long run?
Well, Ollie is here to share some useful tips on how you can avoid some of the more common mistakes any beginner cyclist would do when starting out on two wheels!
00:00 Maintenance tips I wish i’d known as a beginner
00:29 Resting your bike driveside down
01:25 Not applying or applying too much lubricant
02:29 Cleaning the drivetrain
02:58 Incorrect tyre pressure
04:30 Incorrectly repairing punctures
06:31 Bonus mistake we all do!
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