7 Essential Trailside Maintenance Skills You Need To Know

Looking after your bike is an important skill to learn. These maintenance skills could last you a lifetime, and help both you and other riders in need. Anna Cipullo has created a list of 7 essential trailside maintenance skills every rider should know. Using these skills will also help keep you safe, save you money on big repair bills, and help get you home!

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Fixing a loose headset
03:17 - Fixing a bent rotor
05:55 - Adjusting a derailleur
09:06 - Adjusting spokes
11:11 - Remove your chain
13:59 - Fix a broken chain
19:28 - Lubricating chain

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