LLREC 915 - Bicycle Maintenance

This course is designed with the beginning hobbyist or mechanic in mind, and will cover basic maintenance from repairing a flat tire to tightening your headset. We will discuss the difference between using tubes or going tubeless, the correct tire pressure to run on your bike, and tips and tricks to set up your bike to make riding as safe and comfortable as possible. For the more adventurous, we will also go over how to bleed your hydraulic disc brakes and how to know when it is time to replace your disc rotors or chain. We will also cover derailleur indexing and tips to keep your bike shifting perfectly. Finally, we will discuss emergency trailside maintenance, the best tools to carry for trailside repairs and different strategies to get your bike home if something breaks on the trail.