7 Essential Maintenance Skills You Need To Know

Looking after your mountain bike is the most important part of the sport. If done properly your bike could last you a lifetime. It's also important for safety reasons, which is why Anna Cipullo has created a list of 7 important maintenance skills every rider should know. Using these skills will also help save you money on those big repair bills!

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Set Up Your Sag
01:51 - Adjust A Gear Cable
03:15 - Change A Tyre
04:56 - Use A Torque Wrench
06:57 - Use A Tubeless Plug
08:07 - Adjust Your Headset
10:05 - Realign Your Brake Caliper

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