8 Easy Ways To Tune Up Your Mountain Bike

Does your bike ever sound like a bag of loose parts bouncing down the trail? Christina is here to show you a few simple ways to keep your bike fast, smooth, and quiet.
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[@drew.blanks]

Spent 8 hours tuning my bike up last week.. first ride after, I smashed a rock and cracked my frame. You got me, 2020.

[@benasquith26]

Oooo, that’s not nice

[@v1d300]

Well look at the bright side, the more you do it the less time it takes. Next target 6 hours.

[@brennanjrim]

Is the new vid on frame repair 🧐🧐

[@pinkbike]

OUCH! Never a good time. Good luck with that and hope you're back shredding soon! -Christina

[@SteezeShop]

My stupid knock block failed on my carbon Trek Remedy and cracked the frame. $450 repair 😭

[@JaLl-gt2be]

Came to learn how to do it...now I'm on my way back to my regular mechanic with an extra $10 tip.

[@juliusmexMX]

No doubt Pinbike only got better after Christina started presenting. Super knowledgeable, great rider and easy to communicate and explain all topics. Great Job!

[@miles9294]

agree, the other presenters are great but Christina makes the vids really interesting!

[@tedidebelic798]

She has that passion and lot of love for bikes but as well for humans! The wisdom she has is top noch! You can be the best mechanik in the World but the way you give your knowldeg on is the key to being a wonderfull human being which Christina is 🙏

[@michaelalbee4484]

And she's gorgeous.

[@DaveMustaine.]

The best tools for any MTB are: sledge hammer angle grinder plumber pliers crowbar 👌

[@olivert.7192]

this must be a tools list gathered from Sam Pilgrims youtube channel

[@sebcopeman5542]

Dave Mustaine You forgot the electric drill for your disc brakes, like what are torque bits even

[@samb2334]

Oliver T. Yeah, he probs uses the crow bar for a tyre lever

[@fwmtb]

And the concrete path!

[@samb2334]

Finn Williams free sandpaper why not??? 😂😂😂😂😅

[@rosskline]

How to tune-up your bike: be a bike mechanic

[@pinkbike]

Or date one! haha my guy learned a long time ago to teach me how to fix it so he doesn't have to -Christina

[@Komplex_Music_]

exept when you work all day on bikes, when you get home the last thing you want is to work on your bike ahah

[@KLOCEKMINECRAFT13]

@@Komplex_Music_ it depends... I'm always happy to work on my bike, you know, she's THE ONE :P

[@danmiller7709]

No kidding! Lol my first thought, I need to buy a rack. I have a 2017 (?) fuel ex 8 that hasn’t been ridden in 3 years. No rust though.

[@harukishiga6066]

This is accurate

[@williamgalloway4798]

As the saying goes, look after your bike and your bike will look after you. When the bikes at home, it's time to give it some love, when it's on the trails, it's at work.

[@pinkbike]

I like that one! How can we expect them to "work" when we've not set them up for success?!? Same with me hahah -Christina

[@stevenjam7119]

Wish my nomad thought the same 😭

[@v1d300]

Solid tips but just a FYI, its isn't as effortless as she shows. It takes few hours for someone who is new to all this.

[@j.l.5966]

v1d300 yup, still takes a couple hours for someone who’s adept at it. Plus a rushed tuneup is sometimes worse than no tuneup.

[@pinkbike]

It's fun to learn your way around a bike! I worked in a shop for almost 8 years learning the in's and out's but it's a lot less complicated and technical than you think so it's worth trying 1 or 2 things at a time and building up confidence to know your equipment better. Maybe don't start with a fork service! -Christina

[@v1d300]

@@pinkbike agreed 100%. I remember I started with the gear cable. First just disassembled it and cleaned it as the rain and mud ruined it (no internal routing). Then replaced it. The moved to chain and so on. Its really exciting and a sense of relief that you can tune up the bike as and when required very quickly. But it still takes few hours as servicing never goes as per plan (for an amateur like me).

[@calebdavenport1231]

v1d300 I am not handy at all, but I want to be with bikes. Is there a guide or something that you use? If so, send a link please.

[@v1d300]

@@calebdavenport1231 A lot of resources. The Park Tools Big Blue Book is the best if you have patience. GMBN has some good how to and maintenance guides. Find the problem to fix on your bike and just search on youtube to fix it or just disassemble your bike and build it back. If you get stuck youtube has a lot of tutorials. park tools,Sethbikehacks, gmbn, MBRmagazine, are some good youtube channels filled with helpful content. Good luck! Its a fun hobby and learning to maintain your bike is not that difficult, it just takes time.

[@livefreeandshred9818]

Service my fork lowers every 10 rides ? HHHAAAAAAAA NAHT

[@ieatslag5947]

She clearly said that’s what she does, not what you HAVE to do. It’s also highly dependent on how you ride, where you ride, and how long your rides are. I found myself refreshing my oil often before I even watched this video and I can definitely tell a difference before and after.

[@meopulent]

"Oh, fancy meeting you here"...nice intro. 😁 Definitely stepping up the Pinkbike game...this includes the music. Nice job.

[@Yhigma]

0:53 every 10 rides would mean I have to do the lower service on my fork for my main bike twice a month. I agree doing it often makes the bike feel better, but I've settled for every ~4 months before it feels really terrible, but not so much time in the garage, more time riding

[@DownhillDr]

Great vid. How bout for us less bike mech knowledgeable you make a 10' video for each step?

[@imjamiekroll]

We need more of this on KZbin!

[@charlesxiong6016]

My favorite set of shoulders back at jt again 🥰

[@xx-----------xx873]

A fun way to tell if Christina is presenting is if the bike in the thumbnail is a Trek. Are you supported by them in some way?

[@ryanbrill4251]

Sponsored by them

[@pinkbike]

I let the bike do the talking sometimes haha more appealing than myself with some tools and greasy paws -Christina

[@cinnamonpd1116]

@@pinkbike totally didnt answer the comment but okay

[@iVoztutorial]

@@cinnamonpd1116 just read the description... It's clearly written.

[@cinnamonpd1116]

@@iVoztutorial they updated it brotha it wasnt there before

[@CoderShare]

Middle of the season. Laughs in Southern. December is the middle of the season.

[@pinkbike]

As a southern belle myself... trying to imagine a Souther laugh hahaha makes me happy -Christina

[@drmoynihan]

Whew Christina! This is so beyond me and my abilities, however... I can wash my bike, and I can check for anything loose, and check my brake pads. Looks like sometime I will have to find a competent mechanic to go over my Commencal FS every once in a while! 🤪

[@cphun2]

Good job! Thanks and Keep it up. :)

[@RicoRamada]

very nice tips for new biker mtb... thanks love

[@FioCastro1]

Useful video

[@franciscourbinaalvarado8686]

I love her style !!

[@hadynrichards7275]

Byceps for days. Nice video !!

[@terrajuniorjune8961]

I'm happy I found this video

[@linustakee7547]

Top video jajajajaj now feel motivated to get on the trail mzself, what gest me going the longest while bike is *delta parole* or other rokk music!

[@RickyScoles]

Awesome video 👍

[@Dan-hb7om]

Good job!!!

[@noelwiebe1996]

Easy? You took you fork and all the beating apart I’ve would expect my bike shop to take a week and 300 dollars later for them to do ask that

[@olivert.7192]

Lower leg fork service is quite doable from home using just a few tools. My main concern when doing it is disposing old oil.

[@pinkbike]

I find that it's a lot cheaper to maintain your parts and clean them regularly than send to the shop once a year for a full overhaul with all new parts. But for lots of folks, time is money and that's completely understandable. -Christina

[@ricaaat]

You got 300 dollars to pay for such easy stuff? Lol gimme some

[@noelwiebe1996]

Richard Pfeifer no I don’t I wish tho

[@noelwiebe1996]

Pinkbike 100% but I’m still just getting started and just got my first full suspension bike I might need to make a bike only savings account tho 😂

[@rodrigormelo]

Fancy me, fancy video! The last videos have been awesome!

[@capyfanvok]

As a beginner,i appreciate this video

[@vitalivardanidze503]

Well shot video

[@stanp2281]

People don’t realize how fun doing a full bike service is and it shows 😔

[@jc854R]

and or how satisfying it is taking care of your beloved bike

[@songoten5880]

Yes I love working on my bike 🚲. Just knowing everything works fine and is fresh and clean is the best feeling on the ride

[@donotrobme9295]

Every time I service anything I take it to a shop with tail between my legs. I swear all those washers and different lines and degreasers and specifications with carbon frame torque. I go into peaceful and leave wishing I knew more or that I was Rich. Love the vids though. They all Help me get closer to fixing my own and a little more confident

[@berniebee88]

Damn I just learned a lot. And now I go online to buy more tools and supplies! 😝😝😝😝

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

Great video

[@tykelly446]

Great more things I need to buy

[@jdix9539]

🤣

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Nice vidéo 👌

[@anzaborrego399]

Thank you!

[@ivankjurchiev8417]

Niceee love the vid

[@danielfeary]

Christina is killing it as a presenter. she started off good and has only gotten better over time. props

[@pinkbike]

Thank you!!!!! -Christina

[@mathewhouse4846]

I’m in love 😍

[@Ya_Boi_Newton]

Homegirl brought the gun show💪💪 She's the best mtb presenter, Maybe second to Seth. Solid work here.

[@SAMIRDH1981]

Nice one

[@chrisgoescross9252]

TREK FAMILY! 👌👍🙏

[@charlesellis4775]

She is SO awesome 😃💕

[@Excedorfine]

Which Trek is this cool bike? Remedy? Looks great !

[@Joeypouls]

'The first thing I do is freshen up my suspension oil' Said no one ever

[@alexlock7046]

Mainly, what torque wrench was that pls? And also what grease and other stuff did you use in the video ? Thanks :)

[@jkd_exe]

I see Christina, I click like.

[@tjthebikemechanic6863]

Great video!. Best video on how to do a tune up on here. Simple, quick and to the point. Thanks

[@noodlzthesouthernpolarbear7293]

On the cable tie hack before putting a able tie on put a piece of tube between the tie and frame to avoid scratching when removing

[@pinkbike]

Good call! I always have my frames wrapped so I'm not worried about scratches but definitely a nice tip :-) -Christina

[@byzantia26]

Thank you. You need to go Hollywood.

[@KURZHAARTARTARA]

Nice 👍

[@williamstaib4623]

Andddd I'm just going to drop it off at a shop!

[@tazrulzill]

Hey Christina nice video. I just bought a Trek DS 2 and ride like 7 miles 3-4 days a week. How often should I do maintenance? How do I get a manual?

[@pinkbike]

Sweet! Exciting! Manuals can be found online from the manufacturers so for your Shimano brakes or Marzocchi fork for example, hit up those sites. I check my bike for wear and tear almost always so I'm not stuck with one massive overhaul but can asses each part as needed. The suspension I don't let get too bad because it's super expensive to fix a major issue there -Christina

[@tazrulzill]

@@pinkbike thanks much 🙂

[@mattvanders]

Always use the correct tool for the job A hammer is always the correct tool for the job Anything can be used as a hammer

[@carlos020586]

Wow look at those Arms 💪💪💪

[@charliehopcraft5542]

where can i get those chainguides on the chainstay of the bike? asking for a friend

[@jackperosin9910]

hey, just wondering how often you reckon these processes should be done?

[@pinkbike]

I don't usually devote an entire day to service the whole bike bc that's means I'm not riding! So I tend to pick a few things that need love at a time. Have had this bike for 4 months and JUST changed 1 set of brake pads and did a full bleed... so some things can go longer than others. But when you're doing your bolt check and tire pressures before riding (like we "should" all do but don't) that's a good time to see if anything needs attention later on -Christina

[@agenttickle6412]

Damn I'm really slacking... I had my full sus for a year now and the only thing I've done is change drivetrain. Oh and last week I did a brake burp and got 51 air bubbles from front brakes and 38 out of rear 😎

[@v1d300]

The most surprising thing in this comment is that you actually counted them.

[@pinkbike]

If you ride a lot, then your bike needs more maintenance for sure! My bike felt like a new bike after just a quick service -Christina

[@ronalcasid3844]

Delts are poppin

[@austinjew3094]

Got to watch those Mino links on trek lol

[@andrewleighton472]

Agreed. mine were done with one near seized after 8 month of UK riding

[@jdix9539]

I think she's better than most dudes explaining this EXPENSIVE sport!! 💸

[@ddawg9450]

What song was that at the beginning

[@gabecisneros5699]

First time I have seen a video from GMBN, GCN, Pinkbike, etc. where a torque wrench is used, and used correctly.

[@pinkbike]

Thanks! I brought it out for the bike build video too. Trying to set the correct standard ;-) -Christina

[@rabc5959]

Wait your ment to clean your bike? Didnt say that on ebay description wen i bought it

[@TJWins225]

Oh fancy seeing me, well I was dreading seeing you

[@Mrkiller1295]

I got all confident and excited then she started with the Fork :(

[@mtrosngrn7681]

lol

[@MattPayne1]

What should you do with old chains? Do they get recycled anywhere?

[@pinkbike]

For sure! I bring all my old metal bits to the metal recycling here in town. Sometimes bike shops will let you recycle there if you ask nicely :-) -Christina

[@JJR_77]

The middle of the season ? Middle of corona season more like 😂

[@GumpterCrayon]

JEBUS! Christina is jacked lmaoo

[@Jamesyshreds]

She's a great presenter.

[@minimtb3154]

Thanks for the vid, but there's one problem. My bike is so dorky that tuning it up won't do any good, lol!

[@pinkbike]

Is there such thing as a dorky bike?? Surely all bikes are COOL -Christina

[@minimtb3154]

@@pinkbike In my case, the answer is yes!

[@austinpangcog8240]

For servicing RockShox spring forks. Does this tip apply to that as well or no? Last time I tried servicing my fork myself I broke my headset so I was just wondering

[@pinkbike]

Oh dang! That's odd... Maybe taking it out of the bike like I did will help?? Make sure to check the service manual for YOUR suspension first, all available online -Christina

[@austinpangcog8240]

Pinkbike ah ok thank you for your help! I’ll do that next time

[@itaymazor9335]

What about the grim donut

[@jasonsalt524]

Full tutorial please haha

[@adolfhitler129]

Y- you guys service your forks?

[@JIBBING_1980S]

Can I use gasoline tu clean inside the head tube/bearings or spraying inside the fork ?

[@pinkbike]

mmmmm would not recommend.... But if you do, let me know how is goes hahaha -Christina

[@JIBBING_1980S]

@@pinkbike 😄roger that

[@jwoodavant]

Don’t wait any longer!!!!

[@kswsquared]

Rider in the tropics: "Daddy, what's a season?"

[@hellokids9922]

coool!

[@MaxHancockMusic]

I've broken 2 sets of frame bearings, 3 bontrager rims, 1 fox dps shock, and my shins. This season so uhh I guess you could say. Ride hard

[@rubbersidedown1356]

Or buy better components.

[@MaxHancockMusic]

@@rubbersidedown1356 uhhh these are the highest end parts from these companies. It's just the consequences of riding unbelievably hard

[@jackwrightson2036]

Is your chain silencer the stfu

[@subscriptionswithnovideos]

Servicing the fork its fast and easy in 10 minutes.... Few seconds later she is using a hammer to get the lowers out..

[@KahviVelho]

Literally purpose built thread-on tools that you tap with the mallet to release the lowers. It's how it's meant to be done since it's rare they'll just pull apart with no effort.

[@McEddModzHD49854]

Damn she's in shape, her biceps are bigger then most my mates 😂

[@bendyprissy]

What I need is a bike mechanic that would be willing for me to pay him/her to show me how to do basic tune ups & common fixes. I got my bike online & all that had to be done to put it together was put the handlebars on, the pedals, seat. I watched a KZbin video about initially putting your bike together where it said you should make sure you lube & tighten everything. Looked totally doable on the video. Not so much! I had to wait 2 weeks & pay a bike shop to fix whatever it was that I did wrong. I have had to take my bike in 2 more times for what is probably simple fixes after trail riding because that initial attempt for me went so wrong that I am afraid to try anything. Now I went on a trail where I fell, not bad, but moved my handlebars, seat position, & something is rattling, which is why I am watching this video. But there's no way I can do what is on this video! I am obviously not bike mechanically inclined which is costing me a nice chunk of change. Again it would be nice if I could just pay a mechanic to show me how to do basic things.

[@robertsmark2650]

your way more buff than i am, i think my body needs a tune up not my bike. yes im a little jealous

[@raffaelschutzenhofer4222]

For a normal rider, like me, this is wayyy overkill :D More like how take care of your bike like a pro I take it to a full service twice a year, before and after season

[@TherealJJOliver]

That is not efficient. Taking it before and after means the before season is redundant as it has not been used at all presumably for months. unless you have it on a trainer in the off season to use at home (but still most of the tune up would be redundant) take it before and mid season.

[@vascenzo4757]

U have any another bike

[@georgesalisbury5093]

Torque wrench? What's that. I just tighten bolts till they start loosining again then back out a quarter turn.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Well when you break a bolt don't blame it on the company

[@georgesalisbury5093]

@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 dude it's just a joke

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

@@georgesalisbury5093 good, i've seen so many people give magura one star reviews because the lever stripped, One guy said his lever exloded, if they just used a torque wrench and searched up the torque levels that wouldn't happen. It's amazing that some people will be lazy and not check how to do something properly and then discount the company and say it was their fault 😂

[@Dustinthewind03]

8 easy ways? This stuff is way over my head. I’ve had my Trek bike since March and the only thing I’m having trouble with is it smoothly changing gears. I don’t wanna take the whole thing apart!LOL

[@gearbox1858]

This should have been 4x longer. I might have learned something 🤷‍♂️

[@jackwrightson2036]

anyone know what chain guide Christina is using

[@pinkbike]

One Up Components -Christina

[@jackwrightson2036]

Pinkbike thanks

[@jackwrightson2036]

Pinkbike do you know what chain silencer it is is it the stfu

[@rider6.0]

Im just gonna keep riding my dh bike until the season is over and pay the bikeshop pros to fix it up for the next season.

[@pinkbike]

Good idea, if you've got the funds to do that. I have lots of time but no money haha -Christina

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

I try to fix up what i can at home and what i can't at a bike shop, (i'm only 13) i'm moving into a new house with a bigger garage so i might be able to do some more stuff at home🙃 the main problem for me is that unlike a bike shop i don't have everything in stock.

[@pinkbike]

@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 WOW! 13! and you're doing bike services already?! That's amazing. I bet your parents are pumped to have an in-house mechanic now -Christina

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

@@pinkbike having the right tools is the biggest problem most of the time, i'm just starting dh racing so it's nice to be able to do little things such as changing tires or bleeding brakes etc but for anything bigger like truing wheels or suspension work i just go to the bike shop.

[@shawnafshar9024]

Best way to get your bike tuned is to date Christina

[@rabc5959]

Send her over to Scotland then my gears need tuned n i need her

[@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday]

Service suspension every 10 rides. Um no thank you. I like to do it 3 times a year for Spring, Summer, Fall. Winter is reserved for the hardtail....

[@ryeguy0306]

This girl has some serious guns 🔫 😳

[@christopher.j.m]

those guns

[@peaohvee1784]

If you ride at windrock. U should just replace the bike. Maintenance cost go through the roof there

[@pinkbike]

That place looks rough on the bikes for sure! -Christina

[@jesse9472]

😎👍

[@TurtleMasterFlex]

i feel lied to, this isn't "easy ways" this is full fledged bike maintenance.. still gotta do them all regularly but still

[@WilliamMorrow-dl9nh]

This is my first road kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!