Roadside Repairs | Common Bike Problems You Can Fix

[@gcntech]

What roadside mechanical problems do you usually encounter? 👇

[@vittalsingh5053]

My saddle never seems to be the right height

[@mariamtawansy6410]

A droped chain

[@Yeslah]

not having a bike. bet u cant beat that

[@marcelschlebos3975]

None. Good maintenance solves 95% of all problems. Also clean your bike after each ride

[@AlanCallow]

Broken spoke has been my most common but I am much heavier than Manon

[@callumgill7019]

I’ll have to admit I’m always hesitant/skeptical about new presenters but Manon has really grown on me and seems genuinely very smart and bloody lovely! Keep up the great work!

[@nickc4716]

Long story short- I keep a fixed gear bike at a London train station, take a train in, then cycle commute the 17k to the office. Never bothered carrying a quick link because single speed chains don’t snap, right? Wrong. Chain snapped on my way home, apx 6pm, bike shops closed, office now locked, (winter obviously) still with 10k to reach the train station. The local Tesco supermarket were brilliant. Took the bike and stored it for me for two days until I could come back with a new chain. Long series of tube rides for me that night. Amazing how helpful people can be if you ask nicely...

[@ghowell13]

Gives me hope for humanity hearing stories like yours, although I'm sorry for your trouble. I ride bmx bikes a lot. Have since childhood. Never snapped a chain, and all my bikes are from the early mid 80's... until I had to replace one with a new one recently. I feel your pain.

[@nickc4716]

Glenn Howell yeah, it’s easy to lose faith in people when social media is so polarising and mainstream media are little better. In real life, most people, most of the time, are great. The Tesco duty manager that evening was relatively junior and maybe took a bit of a risk- I left some awesome feedback on their customer compliments system and hopefully helped him a little in return.

[@dougse-bike9770]

Carry a multi tool with a chain tool. You don't need a quick link or new pin to finish the ride. I've been told even the Shimano chains can get you home by reusing the pin.

[@mikeainsworth4504]

Dropped chain? Considering walking a little way to get to that lay by so you can be off the road? Step 1 - pause your GPS so that you don't affect your average speed ;o)

[@MaxMustermann-bm7qt]

Don’t you just shift around until it is back on again?

[@Max-bz8ev]

My multi tool has a chain splitter, real life-saver that one

[@The_Dude_420]

Mine too but how is that useful

[@ACCPhil]

Cos if your chain snaps, you can put it back together. Granted it will be a couple of links short, but just avoid large/large

[@The_Dude_420]

@@ACCPhil Cant I use a missing link for that, seems easier?

[@danpetrea]

@@The_Dude_420 If you snap a gear cable or your derailleur hanger you can shorten your chain to turn it into a single speed. Needed this more on my mountain bike, but happened on my road too.

[@The_Dude_420]

@@danpetrea Ah yeah I see, thanks for the information. I'm a mountain biker anyway, so I guess it will be helpful sometime :)

[@oeylille]

I rode with a multitool AND tire levers for years, before realizing the multitool had levers integrated. You can use a chain cutter to bodge a snapped chain, just push the pin almost through (but not entirely), when removing the broken link, and turn the cutter around to push the pin back in when reconnecting the chain. You will be one link shorter, but it will get you home. I could never get my brake caliper properly aligned by using any of the methods in the video. I found out that I was tightening the bolts too much, and the final turn pushed the caliper out of alignment. Now I tighten the bolts with less torque, and no problem anymore. Just my few experiences related to the video, hope it can be useful for someone.

[@jameshill6817]

I had a rear mech hanger snap on me, for no apparent reason, and now I always carry a spare. A chain quick-link is another thing which weighs 'nothing' to carry and might get you home one day.

[@gcntech]

Both good things to have handy!

[@stevem.3646]

Same. Rookie crash broke the hanger and wadded the cage. Used chain tool on my multi to shorten the chain and rode 36-25 the rest of the way home, with derailleur in my pocket.

[@dwebb1935]

@@stevem.3646 brilliant, it became a fixie! No hills on the way home, i hope!

[@dennisspors7530]

the zip tie for spokes is a good idea. I ride rough inner city roads with pot holes everywhere. You could also take a few chain links and a tool but if you stay up with maintenance the chain shouldn't break. If you do some of your own work, these little repairs won't be intimidating. My bikes are all 20 years old but have very few terminal breakdowns.

[@grimern69]

Nice. Love it. Top tip. For a split chain, have a chain link in your saddle pack and a chain tool on your multi tool. Take off the broken link fit the chain link. Finish your ride then get a new chain fitted and replace the link in your saddle pack. May also have a rear mech hanger in saddle pack as some models of bike do go through these. Simple fix with your multi tool and back riding. Enjoy

[@joeyc8546]

So pleased you said use a leaf for the dropped chain. I do that too and they are handy for cleaning hands after repairs with some bottle water. My brother in law dropped his chain on his newly bought bike, he had black hands after and forgot he had dirtied his bar tape before he was reminded. Learning the hard way as we all do ☺️

[@znicho]

Snapped rear gear cable: tighten your limit screw as much as possible to push the chain into the 14t cog, as it is much easier to ride than being stuck in the 11t cog.

[@colinmcdonald2499]

Like button pressed as soon as she said about sticking to black handle bar tape!

[@g.bergervoet4505]

Latex gloves for the win.

[@newttella1043]

@@g.bergervoet4505 Latex gloves can also be used in an unexpected rain storm.

[@g.bergervoet4505]

@@newttella1043 or for first aid to avoid infections. There are many uses really.

[@LegSpinna]

Autumn hedgecutting season is always good fun for punctures. Had front, back, front tyre punctures all within 10 miles last year. 'Twas a bad day.

[@ghowell13]

I don't like liking this comment. I want to not like it, but I don't want you to think it's because of you.😂 KZbin needs to adopt more of a facebook approach and use emojis. That was a bad day you had, indeed.

[@paulathomas4944]

If it's a relatively short section of newly-cut hedge (which they usually are in England) it's better to dismount and push your bike though the area. With no weight on the bike thorns won't embed themselves in your tyres. It's a lot quicker and stress-free overall than having to stop to fix a puncture. Sadly even though leaving thorns in the road is illegal the police don't care and won't do anything about it.

[@darrylhuculak4996]

I got a slice in my sidewall so that the inner tube was sticking out. A fellow rider gave me a piece of an old tire that he carried with him to insert inside the cut tire to prevent the tube from squeezing out. Worked like a charm! I carry a piece with me all the time now.

[@aaronpropes9134]

In the US if you're a member of AAA that often includes bike service; they may just pick you and your bike up in a flatbed truck, but if you're stuck with something that's not road fixable and there's nobody handy to pick you up or help you other, that's a really handy service.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I always carry loads of tools. At least 6 tire levers (they always snap) Allen keys (good ones, long with a ball shape) Screwdrivers both Philips head and flat head. Puncture repair kits and multiple inner tubes. Set of spanners. Oil. Scissors. Loads of tools, it's those little things you don't think you need that end up being critical. The cheaper your bike the better prepared you should be.

[@jonathancarlyon6234]

I'm a weight weenie so just carry 4mm/5mm allen keys (covers most bolts and lighter than whole tool), plastic spoke key kept as back door key ring so I don't forget it. A spare quick link in case of broken chain. Homemade tyre boots for large sidewall cuts made from double sided 'NoMoreNails' sticky tape and old tyre casing quickly patch big holes (better fix than gel wrapper etc stuffed inside tyre I think).

[@richcrompton6891]

Loving your leaf work Manon. Leaves come in handy for all kinds of roadside emergencies... the bigger the better!

[@barbmorris1696]

Easiest way to fix a dropped chain is, as soon as it happens, put it back to the gearing you just changed it from. Do it immediately and then once the chain back on, move it down a couple positions on the back, then down to small ring. You can do this also if you’ve had to pullover to the side of the road. In this case, after you do the above, turned the pedals to get it back then you can move front derailleur to small ring position, lift up the rear of the bike and turn the pedals. Your very last choice is touching the chain: if it fell off on the outside, to prevent it from curling over itself, or in the scenerario given, if it just won’t drop onto the teeth, either front or back. My last mechanical was the freewheel hub giving out, same result as Manone, call a friend! Thank goodness for GCN tech shows, I am now well versed in freewheel hub issues. That is a first tho in 35 yrs of riding!

[@jasongirvan6729]

I’ve never gotten off of my bike to put a dropped chain back on and if your limit screws are setup correctly this will work. Drop chain hack: Stay on the bike, pedal slowly, shirt front derailleur to big ring. Val-a chain is back on, hands are clean and only a bit of speed lost.

[@stevenx3m]

When I bought a carbon road bike, the thing I bought right away before even having one ride was a sort of a tiny chaing guide. Mounts togheter with the front derailleur and adds less than 10g of weight on the bike, but protects the frame from a chain fall. On my MTB returning the chain back in place happens without even stopping. It is 2x10 so carefully using the front derailleur puts it back in place. Riding fast on rough terrain sometimes leads to falling chain. Not as nice as on the road.

[@stevenx3m]

Recently I got a broken glass slash my rear tire on my road bike. I stopped, took the tube out, put a patch, put it back on the rim and hoped I can get enough pressure. Unfortunately, the hole on the tire was too big and the tube started coming out as bubble. There was nothing I can think of other than calling a friend to pick me. Can't walk 10km with those shoes. The plastic cleats will be destryed in no time. 40EUR for a new tire wasn't nice.

[@TheSlurpeeMan]

Had a spoke snap on my ride this weekend! I didn't have any tape, but my multi-tool did have a spoke wrench, so I just screwed the spoke out of the nipple and kept moving.

[@wazzup105]

Not really a mechanical, but the other day I re-indexed my gears while riding. My (MTB-)shifters have the knob for tightening them at the handlebars (instead of at the derailleur), so I didn't have to get off my bike to do some adjustments to get that one gear to shift properly again Still a good skill to have. Anyways, I sometimes stuff gets lose, so I tighten it. That's the most of it. And the other day I hit a rather deep hole and did a face-plant and broke my aero bar pad. I put it back on backwards and whilst a bit awkward I did manage to continue cycling.

[@CB-fv4vv]

That trick with the leaf made my day. Thanks!!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

you can fix a snapped chain on the road if you have a multitool with a chain link pin remover tool, and a quick link. Simply remove the broken link and replace it with the quick link.

[@KamikazeCommie501]

"You can fix this problem if you have the correct tools to fix it!" Gee thanks Sherlock.

[@samarthhs]

This is very useful, thank you! I was out on a ride recently. The front-wheel reflector snapped, and I saw it turn sideways adding more resistance. Do you recommend taking it off completely? What do you recommend for safety/visibility in general? Can you also please cover road-side flat tire repair? Lastly, can you talk about biking jackets? Do we need them? How/where to store them for long rides that need a lot of stuff packed and where the weather can change quite a bit throughout the day.

[@RafaelFaenir]

I removed the typical wheel reflectors and replaced them for some of these spoke reflectors (There are many brands, the best ones have this 3M reflector, but this is just an example www.amazon.co.uk/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Reflector-Bicycle-standard/dp/B00DNG8DSY/). You don't have to go crazy, I have just 4 on my wheels, that or a a couple more should be enough. You almost don't notice them and they stay super stable on the spokes (I have them on my Mountain Bike as well, so they can take rough surfaces :)). GCN has a video on road-side flat tire repair here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOrfqqFfd6ZqcU

[@djkhmor4538]

why not just shift your FD to the big ring and pedal gently till the chain jumps back up again or doesn't that work with electronic gears

[@julmeissonnier]

With mechanical gears you can do that many times, do not even have to stop, with electronic gears it will usually badly jams, one of those modern technologies dramatic "improvements" ;)...

[@grimp53]

@@julmeissonnier With electronic gears it may work if you get off, lift the rear wheel, shift on front small and turn the crank gently. Works with Di2 at least.

[@richcrompton6891]

Wow! The unexpected bonus of running an out of date drivetrain. I’ve hardly ever had to stop to pop the chain back on, just gently pedal it back. Electronic shifting will no doubt soon feature a ‘get my chain back on’ button though... via an app probably!

[@TLa08]

For DI2 this just works (only had to do it twice and only on the gravel bike and after a big hit, normally it just works, always), don't know about Sram.

[@granitestateirish6380]

Chain drops happen relatively infrequently with electronic shifting.

[@stevechang3045]

about forgetting tool and essentials, topeak saddle bag has a snap in attachment can be purchased and installed under every saddle you have and you can have one bag ready and snap in whichever bike you fancy for the day

[@kedarkulkarni3030]

Why is Ollie busy?? Well he is making sourdough 😅😅😂

[@brianbuday8639]

Kedar Kulkarni thanks for nothing Ollie you fair weather friend 😎

[@5speed735i]

He was trimming his hair, hope he doesn't mess it up...oops, too late...is a mullet haircut ever intentional, or are they all actually just mistakes?

[@Oscar-zn2yn]

I once had 6 punctures on a grand fondo

[@gcntech]

Ouch!

[@jpjipperwong]

Were you racing on nails? 😂😂

[@yourrightiamwrong9643]

schwalbe durano plus, thank me later

[@ocubex]

Not sure I would persist after the 3rd or 4th one... you are one tough cookie.

[@Oscar-zn2yn]

ocubex That probably would’ve been smart

[@gonetoearth2588]

Great video as usual. Manon is an excellent presenter! I would say ensure that when you tighten the bolts on your handlebar mount that you tighten them in an X pattern for better torque distribution.

[@freddienoble566]

Legends, theses videos really help

[@gcntech]

Thanks Freddie!

[@craigwoodgate8804]

I was out on my bike today thank god i hadn’t got that far from town as my rear wheel had become loose the bolt decided to come complete off making my quick release through bar pop out of place I’m just glad i was within walking distance from home as i could have been about 20 miles away from home

[@bernardibrahim]

I got a tip, I don’t know if it’s a hack but I always carry a pair of nitrile gloves, it keeps my hands clean during roadside repairs. You might not notice this, but you tend to wipe your dirty hands on your clothing, so personally for me the glove is quite helpful. Another tip, do not dispose them after your first stop, you still got to ride home and who knows you’ll need another stop. Any roadside stop is also an opportunity to clean your break pads. Dispose them properly once you got home

[@royhalberg8117]

Looking forward to snapped chain repair video. I carry an 11 speed quick link but Saturday my friend' chain snapped and my 11 speed quick link would not fit his 10 speed chain. Had to ride 17 miles back to the car to go rescue him.

[@timoflynn2531]

"...might have to adjust a few spokes...". Come on Manon, spoke adjustment is the devil's art! Whenever I've tried it makes it 10 times worse! Great video as always though, thanks Manon.

[@CyclingLifePT]

Tip: 5:02 Keep your hands/fingers off the disk brake rotor. The grease in your hands can be enough to contaminate the system and then suddenly you got a new horn. Also: i prefer the ParkTool MultiTool IB-3 it comes with "a better than nothing" chain breaker.

[@J.Carlson4745]

things are a bit different when you're on a handcycle mike myself, but allot is the same. except when you snap a derailleur, then I'm pretty much screwed without a SAG. but when I'm on my own, ill carry an extra of everything including extra piece of chain and a tool for it along with cables. it's not easy when you're in a wheelchair and you have a breakdown to get back home.

[@VerizonEclipse]

There are MANY youtubers out there that present this information in a way that is actually useful. All she does is say "durrr... imagine if this happened." Ignore this video and find one that actually shows a practical demonstration of the fixes.

[@slwsnowman4038]

I have that Topeak saddle bag. It's awesome. And I know my brakes aren't rubbing, I know bad legs days.

[@adambencen321]

Manon pulls an Ollie and gives her break rotor a high-five @ 5:02. 🤦‍♂️ It's like the bad habit is spreading from presenter to presenter! Besides that though, this is another awesome vid from her and GCN Tech!

[@professorsogol5824]

The most common mechanical is a puncture and the most annoying variation of that is a rip/cut in the side wall that means the new tube is going to blow out in the cut. Solution to get home: A leaf, a gel wrapper, a paper bill of the local currency can cover the gap but for me, I just pull out my pocket knife and cut a section out of the ruined tube and use it to cover the gap. And if you break a spoke with rim brakes, it may be necessary to open the brake release lever to get enough clearance to allow you to ride home without the wobbly part of the rim rubbing on the pads.

[@jorenvandaele1301]

I always have my saddle bag with me (just leave it on your bike, can't forget it) but I have never had to use anything in there, not my multitool, no tube... never even dropped a chain (and I am not that easy on my bike)

[@ocubex]

Do you tune your bike regularly? I've had my current bike serviced professionally twice in 8yrs (2nd tune up was last week), not regular enough.

[@gcntech]

wow! better safe than sorry I guess!

[@mnbv5555cxz]

don't worry. the day you decide to leave the saddle bag home because it's bulky and you want to FLY - all those pent-up mechanicals will descend on your bike like a flock of flying monkeys :)

[@jorenvandaele1301]

ocubex I tune it regularly and wash it regularly, and once a year it goes to the bike shop, as I’m not able to do everything at home and I’m not a professional either

[@brianbuday8639]

Joren Vandaele I suggest you have just cursed yourself to a litany of mechanicals in the near future 😝🚴🏼

[@phantomracer1050]

I don't usually have to stop if I drop a chain. Just shift the front derailleur into either the big or the little ring (depending on which side the chain comes off) and keep pedalling and it automatically put the chain back on for you.

[@ethansmith1046]

3.44 there is a nail in your tyre

[@gcntech]

Spotted the easter egg!

[@Trevor.Adams640]

It looks like escaped tyre jizz, the remnants of a sealed tubeless puncture!

[@hugobci]

The main function of a chain in a cheap bike is slip off. Happens so often that I develop the skills to shift back as if it was just another gear

[@apit_zixxer]

Hey @GCN Tech, I just saw this video from JerryRigEverything channel, about his "Not A Wheelchair" project.. i think you guys can feature them in GCN Tech Show or something.. even though it looks more like a small buggy than a bicycle, but most of the parts are from e-bike.. interesting video to be honest

[@adjusted-bunny]

Hey Manon, I'm your BIGGEST fan!

[@twatts4436]

Most dropped chains can be reset with the deraileur. Shift into the opposing chainring (if it came off inside, go to big ring). Then pedal With a bit of luck the chain will be caught and pulled on!

[@DanielGamerThe]

If the chain is dropped just shift to the big ring and pedal. Works every time for me.

[@jan4946]

I bent a chain link and damaged a carbon seat stay that way as the chain got caught between the chainset and the frame. Shifting up and pedaling does work great on my vintage bike though.

[@roythearcher]

Depends on the frame design. I would not attempt that on a carbon frame, unless you want to risk chainsawing through it!

[@younesouis9053]

There is an even better hack to put a chain back on. Dont lose time and depending wether the chain fell down, just shift up and keep pedaling. If it fell over the gears then just shift down and pedal. You can be a bit lazy and save alot of time in a race. By the way this really works and i did it over 20 times during my ridings. Everyone should know that hack. ✌🏻

[@erinbarton8429]

Worst I’ve had is my rim break pad and bolts fall off and then having to find them scattered around

[@gcntech]

Oh no, that is a disaster!

[@simpleuser01]

Never panic if this happens. Just swap your rear pads over to the front (also don't use the rear brakes which most ppl hardly use anyway)

[@Gitau_Kenn]

@@simpleuser01 I'd rather have rear braking than front braking

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@cadaver1ne635]

I have 2 CO2 cartridges , 3 tire levers , tire booths, innertire stickers and glue for holes in me tires ,a pump , 10e in coins, multitool and a quick link for Broken chain en 2 new innertires. Everything Fits in a hhd case i put in my backpocket. Only the tires i have under the sadle

[@jbratt]

Broke my steel Tommassini at the head tube. It made the steering impossible. I am a pretty good mechanic but that was one day I had to call a friend to pick me up.

[@garyhocking6947]

Carry and multi-tool with chain tool and a quick link to fix that broken chain.

[@merckxy54]

8.27 Nice peacock on the gate post!

[@dumamilk]

snapped chain: make sure your multi-tool has a chain tool attachment and bring an extra set of master/quick links

[@nclsv]

Any reccomandations for a saddle bag that can fit 2 co2 cartridges and 2 inner tubes ( + tyre levers ) ?

[@yeff1127]

I was kinda expecting for a tire problem, a punctured tire roadside repair. Do not how to do it yet because im a newbie hahaha. But imma wait for the next video! If ever.

[@gcntech]

Hey Jeffery, we've done a few videos on how to fix a puncture over the years, it's not hard at all but does take a little practise :) Hope you enjoy riding and stay safe :)

[@tquindt1]

On my last club ride, every single person who had a puncture were riding with tubes. Yes, tubeless setup can be a pain to set up, but today it's less so. Besides, I'd rather have a pain in my garage, than on the side of the road in the middle of a club ride.

[@ghowell13]

The last one. Reminded me I need to order a quick link!

[@romanpramuka2703]

I don't have dirty hands from my chain, because I don't have dirty chain, I'm waxing it 😉

[@SLOPPEWALL]

😀

[@AndrewBlucher]

Ah, so no hair? Ouch!

[@tgrules565]

Make sure you charge your phone!! General knowledge of the area you're riding in is useful when giving someone directions to your location as well.

[@RachelReaper]

Manon is the best!

[@Barrygee]

I have that same multi tool and the tyre lever snapped at the first time of asking....

[@paulathomas4944]

I've never trusted plastic tyre levers. I still use the old galvanised steel ones.

[@SwipaXNoXSwipen]

Only failures I've had were a couple of punctures and my rear track wheel dislodging after track standing at a light. All around sad times.

[@joshpeck7381]

#askgcntech Quick question, I got a new bottom bracket fitted the other week and it’s now making a clicking noise, any idea why this is happening? Thanks in advance :)

[@davidmiller1278]

My worst mechanical was during a race. I was 1.03 miles into the race coming down a hill into a right hand turn coasting and when the road flatten out I started to peddle again. Chain broke and wrapped around my front derailleur and destroyed my front derailleur. There was no reason for my chain to brake but there I was with everyone around me yelling "broke chain." End of my race.

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

you can use swiss army knife compact model has multi purpose hook can use to lift the chain without getting dirty hand

[@CedricCharest]

Drop chain on SRAM AXS? You'll need a chain stopper (SRAM or K-Edge), it happened some times to me on my new Orbea last fall and it seems to happen a lot to SRAM AXS users, from the SRAM AXS Facebook group!

[@IraklyShanidze00X]

There is a way to put the chain back on without even touching it. Set your front mech to the big ring, lift the rear of the bike, spin the rear wheel, and slowly rotate the crank.

[@ianstewart8301]

Great. Add film about rim breaks too please.

[@outdoorsouladventures]

If you chain falls off it’s better to keep moving and shift to the higher gear, while pedaling and the derailleur will guide the chain back on.

[@portemat]

1:05 "Make sure you take [your saddle bag]" / 1:40 leaves without saddle bag on bike.

[@professorsogol5824]

Why not just leave the saddle bag on the bike with the necessary tools and spares in it?

[@russellkelly8980]

8.00 Mannon pulling the "front" break :)

[@itsmark3824]

Should you take a tube with tubeless tyres (as an emergency) or just rely on plugs and tyre boots? cheers

[@mikeowens9663]

Are the brake levers the opposite way round on those Orbea's?

[@galenkehler]

When you finish wrapping your handlebars, add some extra electrical tape, you can then use it for a number of fixes in a pinch.

[@021979565]

What size tyres do you have on your new(ish) bike they look like 28mm

[@thatsounditmakes9177]

That was thoroughly entertaining!

[@RawrpunzelHD]

Mechanical Dura ace or Ultegra di2? What would you pick?

[@jeanmartin963]

oh, she has learnt to put a chain back in 2009, my bike is older than that ! A pristine young pro cyclist but yet already retired.

[@bennymalone9756]

hi love your vids

[@betosaltarelli]

Just carry a power link with you and your chain can be fixed :) . Just avoid the gear combination that stretches your chain ;) .

[@dwebb1935]

Hope I don't sound churlish but... Isn't it the recommended way to tighten the handlebar screws by doing them up in diagonals... as opposed to a square? Correct me if I'm wrong. 😂

[@Lestalad1961]

Or just make sure your FD is properly set up with the H and L screws. No chain catcher required and no scuffs on your cranks 👍🏻

[@ArtPoetryImages]

Nice job. What’s you height and bike size?

[@pascaluxo]

She is 167cm tall and the bike she is riding is a 49 (you can see this on) 4:04

[@ArtPoetryImages]

Pascal thinking and a smaller bike for my height. Bike fit indicates I’m a 54cm bike but I have seen rider my height on 50-52cm

[@pascaluxo]

Art Poetry Images whatever is comfy I say!

[@benvinall5856]

First problem fixed - never have white bar tape, replace with black 👍

[@IrishKream]

One time I was riding my Fixed gear (single-speed) and I couldve sworn my brakes were rubbing. Little did I know I was just going uphill at a slight ascent XD

[@humboldtoregonian9400]

I'v been biking for many years now and have only had three mechanical issues on my bikes. The popped tire is the most irritating thing. Its irritating that no bike tire can run over a black berry thorn without popping. I enjoy bikes of all price ranges. Cheap wallmart bikes give me a thrill that no other kind of bike can; being that, there dangerous. I've taken off on a smooth road and had the rim fold around the frame flinging me off many distance. And the last one is the chain braking. I used to be in much better shape; like, I could sustain 100rpms like nothing. I took of on my Gt what ever it was and the chain snapped so hard and when so far, I could never find it. I haven't had any real issue of such in years now. Problems don't happen if your methodical in how the bike is treated wilst the bike is being used or not. Storage is where most people inflict the most damage to their bikes...

[@awakenedbahamut2574]

Nice tailwind you've got there.

[@danielsaba645]

What topeak multi tool is that

[@ricksnyder6318]

The folded dollar bill to fix a blown out sidewall is always a good roadside hack.

[@gcntech]

Classic!

[@ivarbrouwer197]

Rick - who has that kind of cash in this digital age? (Also, where am I gonna get a dollar bill in Europe? 😉)

[@ricksnyder6318]

@@ivarbrouwer197 Fair points but given the weakness of the Euro I am not sure it would hold up much past 30 psi.

[@sharnijephson7818]

This bike was really easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

[@akivamaxwell1999]

On my disc brake bike i tried it 5 times and it didn't work is it because the pads are to close together? also is there any way to temporarily repair a snapped cable on a ride and how to you avoid it thanks

[@Calum_S]

The old MTB trick for a broken rear gear cable was take the front gear cable and put it into the rear shifter and then tie it to whatever remains of the rear cable. I've never tried it though. I've heard that cables usually break at the shifter because that is where they rub the most, so it's a matter of having to do quite a deep inspection every so often.

[@markb1974]

Tape a spare cable to your spare tube

[@markaarontamayo2607]

Manon🔥

[@stepforward1605]

Uh, spooky

[@kuzmin_ka]

Yesterday got my pedal axle broken in two pieces, unfortunately I don’t take welding machine with me(

[@KissTheGreat]

At 6’4 and 245lbs, I’ve snapped 4 spokes at various times on rides. It’s the most annoying thing in the world!

[@awakenedbahamut2574]

I can fix a dropped chain pedaling forward with the derailleur in the big ring.