Recumbent Trike Maintenance Workshop

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Great video. I appreciated the chain lube part when you said to lube the inside because the inside mates with the gears.

[@kdm12701]

One important step left out of the video is to run you fingers inside and around the tire before replacing the new or repaired tube. Doing so you might find a thorn or a piece of glass still sticking through the tire to the interior and if it isn't removed it will just flatten the new tube again.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Yes, I used a hand towel to see if it catches something in the tire. If I ran my fingers and there was glass, it might cut me. Ouch!

[@davidhannah1213]

I always check the inner side of the tire before I put a new tube or a patch to back in, reason why, because you could have some debris is punctured through the tire still on the inside so I need to do is take your fingers and feel around lightly for any projection that’s still could be in the rubber tire. Love the video

[@jimhunter4999]

Thank you for a very informative video. I've owned my trike for 7 year and have done most of what you demonstrated which confirms what I have been doing. The magic was your tutorial on the chain, and reinstalling the rear wheel smoother.

[@clydeharless899]

So glad they didn't edit out the "OOPs" bits. we all have those and most try to pretend they don't. very good video.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markfeldman6509]

fabulous video and a “ must see” for all trikers. now I am prepared to take care of the basic stuff that can and probably will happen! emailed it to myself and saved it for quick review when I need to so the repairs. thanks again! you do a great job!

[@a.e.w.384]

Great video, wish you guys were my neighborhood shop, you would get all my business for posting such a helpful video.

[@douglastittel2799]

The first thing you should do after patching or replacing the tube, and before reinstalling the tube is to check the inside of the tire to make sure there is not a thorn or nail sticking through the inside of the tire. If these are not removed, the tube will be damaged again.

[@michaelg.294]

I was thinking the same thing. Also it's a good idea to get your patch kit out and have everything ready BEFORE you locate the leak. Otherwise you will probably have to go through locating the leak a second time.

[@afsteelersfan34]

Great video I told my wife she needs to watch about changing the tire... Her response was I'll call you... We both just bought our first trikes this weekend

[@SDPickups]

Good video EXCEPT for the rear flat catastrophe. The odds of finding a large box or bag to prop up you trike to take the tire out, are like a gazillion billion to one ;-) Everything looks so easy on a bike jack ;-) In the real world, us mere mortals would probably flip our trikes upside down. I think it might be possible to get the tire open enough to pull out most of the tube, pump it up and try to find the leak, so no wheel removal hassles, but I just don't know. The idea of getting a rear tire flat scares the hell out of me. I'm 71 and dealing with that would be like major panic attack time. I'm using the Schwalbe flat proof tires and so far in over ten years have never gotten a flat with those tires. The quick links thing I've never heard of so, will have to grab a couple of those for the tool kit. I STILL WANT TO SEE A REAL HUMAN DEMONSTRATE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HOW TO DEAL WITH A REAR FLAT TIRE, something believable.

[@LaidBackCycles]

I like your idea on the real life scenario for changing a tire on the road. We'll see if we can make one :) Our most popular tire is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus, because we all agree getting a flat SUCKS!

[@brucefarrar7359]

One step was missed when fixing flat...before inserting new or repaired tube, search inside of tire for the item that caused the leak.

[@eternaloptimist2840]

Fixing a flat, you're going to want to find the hole even if you're fitting a new tube; otherwise the thorn or flint or glass shard will likely stick right through that new tube too.

[@bujin5455]

10:55 Speaking of things that will get you home short term. I've had success using chewing gum. Chew it up, then mixing it with fine sand or dirt, then packing it into the hole, while the tube is still on the bike. I did this once when I ran over a construction nail, chewed up the gum real fast, then pulled the nail, and pushed the gum into the hole with the nail while the tire was still bleeding air. Then I repumped the tire. This is not a solution I enjoy employing, but it has saved my butt on three occasions, and worked WAY better than I thought it would when I first had to try it out of sheer desperation. When I got home (several miles away) I still had full pressure! The real down side with it is it's really only good for larger holes (nail sized not sticker sized), so if it's a smaller hole you'll have to increase the size, and you'll need an object to both do that and to pack the hole with. This is a lot easier when you can use the object that made the hole to start with. You also need to have air in the tire while you do this. A completely flat tire will be very difficult to work with, but you can pump it back up (if the hole isn't too big), to do the "repair".

[@pamelawherey4583]

Non technical teacher, very good!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@dabuzzard2]

Thank You James very informative as always.

[@LaidBackCycles]

You are welcome :)

[@harveysbricksandcollectibl8736]

Awesome video I am so glad I order my Performer JC70 from you all.

[@FranklinNewhart]

What about adjusting and lubricating wheel bearings to get the best spin time on a wheel. With years of biking behind me on two wheel bikes I always was concerned with the ability of the bike to coast long distances with minimal drag within the wheels. there is nothing bettwer than a hub that has a low drag coefient.

[@paullyle3461]

Good video James thanks for sharing enjoyed the video.😉😎🇦🇹

[@pat2982]

My TerraTrike gt I cannot find the rear barrel adjuster. The derailleur says s-ride

[@user-uu9rs7pm7e]

Nicely done demo, learned from your kind instructional.

[@chrisby777]

Thank you so much. As the comment below says “Every trikes needs to see this” and I totally agree. Do you have an agency in Australia. I do like the look of that trike.

[@lachlanjohnson9884]

The best Recumbent trike place I’ve found is Recumbents and Specialised Cycling. Formally in Canberra and now in Cootamundra it was a jaw dropping kid in a candy store experience that I can’t recommend enough

[@kenjileach]

Thank you so much. Great video and learned so much.

[@miketursky1410]

Do you have any videos for adjusting front hub bearings on a ICE Adventure trike?

[@miketursky1410]

Seems main spindle nut was loose.

[@LaidBackCycles]

We don't at this time, sorry.

[@regant.cameron8237]

So given travel restrictions is there a place on Vancouver Island BC where I could get my trike serviced? And do you have fat tires or ones without tubes

[@LaidBackCycles]

I'm not aware of any recumbent-specific shops but you can ask a regular bike shop if they can service it for you. We generally don't stock tubeless or fat tires; we special order on occasion.

[@gardenman3]

Could we have a video on how to take off rear tires with nuvinci hubs

[@LaidBackCycles]

Yes. We are in the process of making a video for you 🙂

[@gardenman3]

@@LaidBackCycles Thank you very much

[@LaidBackCycles]

Here's a video we did for you on the NuVinci kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WqkqefgN96esU

[@jefferyann]

Excellent video!! Thanks!

[@LtPessimist]

I wish England had good stores like Laid Back Cycles. But we have to just put up with know one that knows a damn thing about maintenance for recumbents. Most people haven't seen them either.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video 😊

[@LaidBackCycles]

Thanks! 😊

[@chimingyuen]

What is the different between the terratrike Maverick and the Catrike Max? there is $2000 different.

[@LaidBackCycles]

TerraTrike aims to offer more affordable models, while Catrike focuses on comfort and performance. On the MAX, you get better components, better engineering/design/ergonomics, and more features. The Maverick is a great trike for riders that want to start triking on a budget and aren't as concerned with performance or ultra-comfort.

[@unclegregfl]

can I use any size 20/26 tire or are there specific styles to use?

[@LaidBackCycles]

We normally recommend a thorn resistant tire like the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires.

[@quadbike3099]

Muito bom amigo.👏👏👏👏

[@supportourtroops1513]

Just picked up another one (used, this time) - the rear hubs are stuck on the axles - I am guessing they corroded on because the hubs are aluminum and the axles are steel) - anyway - I have 2 damaged rear wheels that need repairing (broken spokes) and can't get these rims off the axles on the bike - HELP.

[@LaidBackCycles]

If you need maintenance, feel free to schedule an appointment for service if you are local. If you're not local then a bicycle shop in your area should be able to do service for you.

[@aponoypi]

Good video james. Ariel

[@LaidBackCycles]

WooHoo! James says you are welcome. He loves doing videos that helps keep people riding :)

[@randomnav]

Instead of using the proper terminology, like brake cable or cable adjust barrel for whatever you are adjusting, many times you say turn this or that and I have no idea what you are pointing to.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Good input. Check out the newer video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5jVi4tmd9l1fMk ... We always want to make videos that are easy to understand. Keep watching for more improved videos :)