Intro to Bike Maintenance - REI Co-op Classes

For your trusty bike to stay in good working order, you need to occasionally show it some love. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of bike maintenance so you can keep your bike in great shape for many years. Kat covers everything from a routine pre-ride inspection to how to keep your drivetrain clean, lubricated and humming along.
The topics covered in this class are:
The Anatomy of Your Bike: 1:35
How to Do a Pre-ride Inspection: 4:27
How to Fix a Flat Tire: 9:20
How to Maintain Your Drivetrain: 29:50
For additional resources, articles and videos, check out our Intro to Bike Maintenance class page on REI.com: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...

[@staceystith2348]

I'm a casual bike rider, but wanted to know more about the components on my bike to watch for deficiencies. This gal knows her stuff. She was excellent--very clear, precise and understandable. Thank you for this video

[@rei]

Right on! Even if you only casually ride, it can never hurt to understand how your bike works. 🙌🚲

[@markosverdhi]

I've been working on bikes since I was old enough to use a wrench. This is an awesome video. It has just enough detail that the average rider needs to know, and nothing more. Great work!

[@rei]

Getting just the right amount of information in a short instructional video can be tricky, so we appreciate your kudos. Thanks Markos!

[@TheGoodGuise]

just bought a bike from rei and this came up on my recommendation and it was certainly relevant thanks youtube overlord

[@mrtrollerr]

gotta love ad tracking without permission

[@kaigibson806]

Haven’t used a bike in SO long and this is exactly what I was looking for. Everyone keeps using these terms for parts of the bike but never point to it. THANK YOU

[@DominiqueB]

Semi-pro tip: When you remove the tube, don't remove yet or move the tire around the rim. Figure out on the tube where the puncture occurred, then bring the tube back to the wheel, line up the valve stem with the valve hole in the rim: you can now narrow down the area to search for the cause of the puncture to wherever the location of the puncture on the tube lines up to on the tire. Note that unless you tracked the orientation of the tube , there are _two_ candidate locations on either side of the valve, when you flipflop the tube over.

[@jasonmyersOU812]

Kat thank you very much for your time buddy. It is much appreciated. I had forgotten so much since I last rode a bike. It was a great refresher for sure. Awesome work.

[@jeffspicoli6172]

This is the best video I've seen for an older rider getting back into to it. I just brought home the the Specialized Roll, 3.0 and a few tools. Thank you so much. Well done.

[@senadapasic1732]

Rei is a coop with the best products. 20 a year and they help with everything with thoughtful conversations on the phone. lots of benefits with membership.

[@avici0182]

This guide is so well made and organized. Thank you. This is now saved in my Bike Notes

[@CakeIsMyCat]

Thanks Kat! Really appreciate the practical information, especially as a beginner.

[@ricardocabrera7189]

awesome info . love how you guys took the time to explain this.

[@apothocurious]

Great video! Covered so much great information. Wonderful presentation of the information. Thanks Kat!

[@JasonCryer]

Thanks Kat! Bought my first bike in about a decade and this was a great refresher course.

[@manutara2007]

These are all the details a rider should know about their bike. Beautifully explained. As a Mechanic in progress, I can say that every aspect described in this video is absolutely critical about owning and riding a bike. Thinking about using this material to teach some local riders.

[@janmckinnon5546]

Incredible video. Thank you for taking the time to post in such detail.

[@ellenmitchell8242]

A great little refresher with some tips that were also new. Thanks very much!

[@lop_dan]

Thank you, Kat! I learned so much today about how to maintain my bike correctly. Well done!

[@pepeg.luthier566]

Thank you, it is very useful information presented clearly and to the point.

[@loricollins3163]

This was fantastic! It was easy to follow, understand and was delivered in a clear and succinct order. am an LCI instructor and recently started working in the bike shop at REI this summer. Great step-by-step bike maintenance care. Ride on! 🚲

[@nalissa77]

Excellent tutorial. Easy to understand and follow.

[@mzj2998]

Great class style presentation, really benefited from this

[@garethwatkins6347]

Excellent video - clear - practical - useful - 10/10

[@traviss3913]

One of the best guides on youtube. Great information and super easy to follow. Awesome job, thank you for sharing this!

[@rei]

Glad you enjoyed it Travis!

[@edgargo3068]

Thank YOU! for the video and sharing your knowledge about basics😀

[@BrianWeekley]

THANK YOU, Kat and REI.

[@Mcmatthew99]

Just bought an older bike today that's gonna need some fixing up. Thanks for putting this out!

[@roygardiner2229]

Thanks for a very clear description.

[@LaTrinaClark]

Great video! Thank you and Happy Riding! 🚲

[@rei]

Thanks for watching! All the same to you. 😊

[@J47470]

One of the best videos I've seen❤

[@shameelariff2556]

This video was presented well. Basic info was fantastic. Thank you very much for the great video.

[@rei]

Always happy to help! If you have any tips that would be beneficial, please feel free to share them!

[@terrancerose2465]

Very helpful. I'm getting my first bike for commuting. You broke down the basics well such that even I could understand it. lol

[@hksvldpm]

Unfortunately, I had to search "bike maintenance for ladies" to find a video NOT aimed at mega-jocks. Fortunately, I found this excellent video! Thank you for the very high quality content.

[@Walter-lf6in]

Precise and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@rei]

Love to hear it! Thanks for watching, Mike. 👍

[@jimowen3764]

Thank you for sharing this video. It's helpful.

[@rei]

Glad to hear that! 🙌

[@graceisonline]

This is so, so helpful. Thank you!

[@dannyb3663]

Wooow this makes it not seem like magic any more. My life is changed.

[@rei]

A peek behind the curtain! 😄 Happy cycling.

[@dannyb3663]

@@rei This video reminded me I need to buy a new bike. I've been on the REI website. Hoping I can find an electric cargo bike capable of moving 200kg uphill! (Including the rider.) I've realized maintenance isn't magic, so I'd be confident spending a lot on a bike. Before, I didn't want to take the risk of trashing it while out on a ride, and the situation being hopeless. But if I can do basic repairs myself, that changes things.

[@jetaimefidelis]

Thank you for this great info.

[@cristinac9604]

Thank you Kat. I need to find a video on the hydraulic breaks.

[@dunopham]

this video is very helpful! Thank you!

[@rei]

Happy to hear that!🙌😀

[@humblelee]

Excellent informational video.

[@teamoriel]

Very informative and useful tutorial. Well explained. Thank you for sharing. You have one new loyal subscriber from India 🙏💖

[@rei]

Thanks for watching! Happy to have subscribers from around the world!

[@hawkeyestiguy]

*"Pause the video & check your bike..." I'm sitting here at 1am without a bike!* 😂

[@jessetuter9555]

Great beginners guide!

[@rei]

Thanks, Jesse!

[@poroeta11]

soo awesome! thank you for sharing this :)

[@rei]

Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@PorkChop71912]

Any avid cyclist must become a bike mechanic. I saved tons of money and time making my own repairs and upgrades.

[@rei]

Definitely comes in handy!

[@DoomOfConviction]

We did all of this ourselves 20 years ago when we were kids, and we always carried a spoon to fix a flat tire. xD

[@MonchoDeLaMota]

Nice job. Thx

[@rei]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@ashleycalloway9729]

Can you do a video about what gears are better for different kinds of rides like 10-36 or 11-32 , as well as how more gears can be added to existing hubs due to spacer by manufacturers?

[@DaveCM]

I know an old post, but that is a way more complicated question than it seems on the surface.

[@michaelplathphotography8537]

very informative style

[@mnasty5027]

I just got my co op bike today runs like butter on ice

[@williambramley713]

Enjoyed the video, found it quite informative. Just curious where you got that handy work apron?

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks

[@robinmockli7250]

Love this! Really helpful. Are there any more bike repair videos with this teacher? The link in the description doesn't seem to be working anymore

[@SelenaTramayne]

Try this link: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice. Then go to Cycling > Care and Repair

[@SnakeBitesTattoo]

thanks

[@randytarbett8729]

The links you commented on are not working. Great video! We are teaching middle school students a mountain biking enrichment class. They are actively riding off campus in mountainous terrain.

[@aakashbisht9]

wow this is very helpfull

[@rei]

Glad you got what you needed from it!

[@JG-sc8sf]

Great video! Btw where the apron from that you are wearing? 0:15

[@ericltiegel8308]

Hey there DRT 1.1 tire does not seem to separate from the rim. Suggestions...

[@angiehornbrook3052]

you're the best

[@roanokejoe]

Great video! Link to REI class page is broken.

[@tabiripetrovich517]

Miss i wanna be a bike mechanic like you. Im 13. Greetings from ontario

[@soivan3016]

Very nice sd gh

[@senadapasic1732]

i didn't understand a lot of the names...rotor, and all the names you mentioned after replacing the tires.

[@missanthrope2]

❤😮❤ can you do Electric battery powered bike like the rad

[@missanthrope2]

❤😮❤ if your teaching a how to fix and working on your own bike. *And you say* take your bike to a shop to get it fixed. 😢😢😢8:04 8:04

[@anotherbutt4chair56]

REI? Man you guys let me down? All I needed was a through bolt for a dumb trainer? And it took three people at REI to tell me sorry we don’t have it?

[@seanmatthewking]

Just pointing out that bike’s rear triangle for all to see. No shame!

[@trevh8662]

Link in the description box doesn't work.

[@rei]

Here's another link with similar bike maintenance resources: bit.ly/3AQz4M7

[@Bacciagalupe]

: )

[@asherpearlstein]

Hola coma estas

[@nessh]

Motorcycle chain cleaner and lubricant should work on a bicycle chain, right? A bicycle chain shouldn’t be fragile in that it requires a specific type of cleaner and lubricant??

[@DominiqueB]

Yes, whatever you have handy, no need to buy anything special if you already have some related product at home.

[@timtaylor9590]

i never like going to the smallest cog in the rear when removing my wheel it makes things harder

[@DominiqueB]

I'm the opposite, like Kat, i always shift to the smallest cog (OK, "when i remember" :-) It shouldn't make it harder, on the contrary,: a) that's where you have the most slack on the chain, so you can move the derailleur out of the way easier when removing or replacing the wheel, b) when putting the wheel back on, you know where to located the chain, it lines up nicely and doesn't get in the way.

[@timtaylor9590]

@@DominiqueB With the chain in the middle cog and nothing's in the way

[@fwostyyy]

i use webs to move around i dont need a bike

[@michaelcafaro4022]

I can smell the weed and birkenstocks from here.

[@jacobgonzalez1254]

Nothing wrong with that baby 😮‍💨

[@knightriderexplorer335]

The fact that a woman did the video 😱 a woman mechanic 👏👌

[@braedenmurray3598]

Who uses tubes? Those are like 26ers dead.

[@billysalsberg]

co.op bikes are junk

[@ricksanchez3628]

Snore...most boring thing I've seen a guy make

[@jpsion]

get the car grade degreasers. bio stuff just arent effective enough for muddy environments