Preparing My Bike For Ultra Cycling | Basic Service and Maintenance.

[@josephlyne8290]

Inspired! By the self sufficiency, and for doing it all in the building stairwell! I live in a flat and appreciate the reality!!!

[@theroadprovides]

the struggle is real! you know how it feels, I have to use a plant sprayer to clean my bike with no hose

[@josephlyne8290]

@@theroadprovides mate ive got the same spray can

[@theroadprovides]

*internet hi5* 👋

[@A_AAA232]

nice one Andy - good tip about checking the brake pad bolts - they can catch you out! bike looks mint after that service, have to say I do all that kinda stuff myself but once a year I do send the bike to the mechanic to bleed the brakes, change pads and change BB bearings - usually after a winter of riding in slop! cheers

[@theroadprovides]

that poor mechanic 😂 so long as its all running right that's the main thing

[@danielhedo6628]

...only a few things out there more satisfying than looking on "your" fresh cleaned bike, always love that,- always want to get right back on the streets,...call it addiction in the best possible way!

[@theroadprovides]

definitely, a nice clean chain especially

[@Jaqaroo]

Andy, that bike is very lucky to have you as its owner! Those torque wrench clicks are strangely satisfying. That's given me some confidence to sort out my front derailleur...

[@theroadprovides]

I know what you mean, oddly satisfying haha

[@christopherhood9241]

just rebuild by own bike last weekend & migrated from campag ekar to sram rival etap. how the hell i managed until now without electronic gears ill never know. building or servicing a bike give the user a better understanding of how things work which can be useful when miles from anywhere and improvisation is the name of the game. love the great video.

[@theroadprovides]

Thanks mate, I love electrical, Ill never go back myself

[@rickh.9543]

Thank you for sharing Andy. I will be brave and follow your example. 😀

[@theroadprovides]

what's the worst that could happen?

[@johnaldred6864]

Like your Rides Andy ....that was awesome. ...!

[@theroadprovides]

Thankyou mate :)

[@hughgrainger3766]

Top floor flat = Mechanic's workshop. Thanks Andy - mostly for making me feel guilty.

[@theroadprovides]

Its a challenge up here but gotta be done

[@hectorkidds9840]

You can replace the pad retaining screws with the XT ones and they have an Allen head and seem to be less prone to seize, but they are ~ 1-2mm longer, so make sure they don't clash with anything.

[@theroadprovides]

Thanks for that I’m trying split pins now too

[@d7jab]

Great advice on the caliper screws and great use of wipes...they work so well for cleaning.

[@theroadprovides]

Im actually going too change those screws for split pins now, no more seizing that way

[@p49N]

Does your Landlord know you did that in the stairwell? Good on you mate! 😂 Keep it up!

[@theroadprovides]

They are very understanding 🤣

[@cathschofield7488]

Really excellent video thanks

[@theroadprovides]

Thanks :)

[@alistairmacfadyen9365]

Great video, thank you Andy

[@theroadprovides]

Thanks for watching buddy

[@gravelbikemark]

I have replaced my screws with split pins and carry a spare the Shimano screws in brakes are terrible - great video Andy

[@theroadprovides]

I’ve just been given a couple split pins actually so I reckon I’ll go that way too now, thanks :)

[@davewatt8840]

Great video Andy oh to be mechanical minded. Make it look so easy, may I ask what side loading bottle cages you use? Cheers

[@theroadprovides]

Hey thanks :) Its a specialized zee cage

[@br5380]

If you've the space, a workstand makes almost every job easier.

[@jayelsjr2658]

Hi, I enjoyed watching the breakdown and maintenance. I was wondering which mud guard were you using. It looks simple yet durable.

[@theroadprovides]

Hey, that’s a sks bluemels but with flaps added for length

[@PaulFreeman1]

Great video but it gave me the fear. I worry about loosing a nut or bolt on my garage floor and you were doing it at the top of a flight of stairs !! Do you have recommendations for anti-seize grease or other lubricants you use ?

[@theroadprovides]

So far no losses although I’ve chased a few things down the stairs 🤣 I use basic grease but do this before and after winter so that’s worked for me so far

[@bohovgaardthomasen8688]

Great video. I actually find very satishfying to do my own maintanance. A question: What is your reason for having the DI2 battery in your framebag, rather than in the frame? :-)

[@theroadprovides]

Hey, my seat post won’t allow for it as it’s not hollow, and I have easier access to it when it’s no the frame bag :)

[@chrisofthecog]

That was a very satisfying watch. Now I have bike guilt! On a serious note, do you have your c17 Saddle level or slightly tipped one way or the other? Cheers for the great Vids, Andy.

[@theroadprovides]

Hey, thanks for watching mate :) I think my saddle is basically level if not a tad forward, but not a lot

[@chrisofthecog]

@@theroadprovides Cheers Andy, I’ve just bought the same saddle for my gravel/ultra bike…so far so good! Your channel is great, mate, I get to see all the rides I did when I lived in Portchester. Now living in Cornwall and considering setting up a similar channel to you, as yours is very inspiring. Cheers again!

[@LeeWright]

Bike porn. Do you use waxed chains Andy or do you apply some form of lubricant post fitting?

[@theroadprovides]

Thanks mate :) I just use mic off wet lube

[@nigelvernon7173]

Is your bike a gravel bike?

[@theroadprovides]

No just endurance geometry but capable of gravel