MTB BASIC MAINTENANCE ROUTINE

In this video I will be talking you through a basic maintenance routine that I have preformed on my bikes for years. I decided to share it with you guys as its quick, easy and requires no fancy tools or workshop! Let me know what you guys think in the comment section below and I hope you enjoy the video! :)

[mortonfrankfire]

I’ve just finished my coffee and I’m about to head out and do this on two bikes.

I might share this with my son so I only need to do one bike lol

[geckogaming]

As a beginner rider this vid really helped me. So thank you👏🙂

[chrishenington]

Came across this video because I had this really irritating noise coming from the rear. Took it to the bike shop and they thought it might be a small rock in the disc break and that it would work itself out. Really didn’t think it was from the break. Watched your video and you brought up the presta valve! BOOM that is what it was!!! Tightened it up and noise gone. Thanks so much for the idea!

[soniavecchini]

Great video, very thorough explanations. One thing I might add myself is using a torque wrench whenever it's required, as it's the safest way to tighten certain bolts making sure you avoid damaging your components/frame

[holyfox]

As a 40ys old women on a E Bike I may not be your average viewer, but your video helped me a lot. 🙏🏻

[stephenlord]

Well thought out and great for a beginner .. nice one.

Quick tip on brakes .. it’s no longer to just top up a Shimano system BUT if you do then beware of going all the way through pads (and bleeding is something EVERYONE should be able do... especially people who are busy as who has the time to take the bike to a shop when you could be riding? ) .. the other thing is when you do fit new pads you’ll need to let out some fluid...

Switching cables is also a cheap way to get/keep a new bike feel... a new inner takes 2 mins on top of indexing and flushing the outer with WD40 or better still a Teflon spray will get the crap out.. the genuine optislick (Shimano) is great but expensive.. I just buy cheaper Teflon inners and 10 go reasonably quickly with droppers and 1x across a few bikes... outer I buy jagwire in 10m lengths as it’s way cheaper .. you only need to cut what you use..

If the frame linkage keeps working free it’s worth checking bearings and bushes... (but some frames it just happens anyway... non of mine but apparently a known thing on a Foxy. )

Washing ... If it’s really filthy I usually start upside down (on grass to protect the controls) otherwise it all runs down later...then put it the right way up once the crud under the saddle and downtube is gone.

[donotrobme]

Having just bought my wife and I bikes since our young kids are gravitating to the sport it scares me to think of what the next video is. I thought the basic video would be wash it off, degrease the chain, grease the chain. At this point in the video I just cranked myself. I either need to learn how to do this ASAP or my mechanic bills are gonna be outta control. Thank u so much!!!

[mikesmz]

Thanks for sharing your bike knowledge with us in such a concise easy-to-understand Style. Your explanation of how to index the derailleur was perfect! .. I've always had a little trouble with that but now my gears are dialed thanks man!

[BlueFoxOutdoors]

I know this is an old video but if you have a problem with bolts coming loose when using regular loctite, try the Loctite Tape. It applies like pipe tape/teflon tape. Holds way better, doesn't harden or break apart from vibration.

[th_js]

Great video Tom, but the music is too loud

[computerbob]

Finally, a like minded Pro!
Never used anything other than washing up liquid, a sponge, a toothbrush and the dustpan brush, with a bucket of warm water!
Air dry it (and some kitchen towel) and spray WD40 (or other oil) on it - just not the brakes!
Just seen though, 3 years ago! Good ole YouTube recommendations!

[Chrystos]

Very excellent! I learned a lot. Your music could be quieter and have more variety, but that's a minor point. Thank you! me and my (older) mt bike are grateful!

[carlos]

I'm impressed someone else notice that you back wheel needed turning! 😃 A man of your capabilities probably take about 30 sec

[motorcyclesandthings]

A great bloke who don’t waste money on crap to clean his bike, I washed push bikes cars and motorbikes for yrs and yrs with fairy liquid, good on ya, Shane uk 🇬🇧

[BiggBald]

So far the most informative video I've managed to find, and even though I know how to service my bike still watched the whole vid, awesome mate

[Dshiznit]

I sometimes have to go to a “do it yourself” car wash where you have to use pressure washers. But I don’t pull the trigger for the full pressure, I just use it’s base pressure which doesn’t even hurt my hand from upclose

[margeerodeo]

Good day Tom! I wish i could have a bike like yours. That's so nice. Mine is an old model of Giant. I have not even upgraded all its parts. Keep it up!

[PuresGft]

I´m really bad at indexing gears and I just recently found out you could adjust them at the shifter.

Felt like a genius.
And really stupid at the same time :D

[vicentenewcomb]

I just bought a used bike so I need to learning everything and check it over really well. Awesome video.

[navarga]

Use some brake cleaner on the threads of that bolt for your rear shock to make sure it's nice and clean before putting the loctite on