Top 7 Bike Maintenance Hacks | Cycling Tips For Triathletes

Triathlon requires a lot of kit, and with that, a lot of maintenance. Over the years Mark has learnt a number of ways to make that maintenance easier, quicker, and sometimes cheaper. So here are his top 7 maintenance hacks.

Mark's top tips include:
- Baby wipes for cleaning
- Electrical tape to prevent sticky numbers
- Cable ties to create makeshift aero bottles
- Toothbrushes as chain cleaners
- And plenty more!

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What do you use electrical tape for on your bike? Let Mark know in the comments below 👇

[WayneWBishop]

Dude, the tip for using electrical tape for race numbers is genius!

[WheeledMohawk]

the race number tip and zip tie for split saddles is definitely one I would've never thought of. Thanks Mark!

[blondebird]

Thanks for the water bottle cage hack. Genius!!

[MerKiTa.]

One of the best channels to learn some tips for triathlon

[pezza]

Mark thank you so much for all the tips especially the tri-bar bottle bloody genius idea 💡 that’s saved me a few £ 😊😊😊

[huwjones]

I haven't got a chain clear tool so used your hack with the tooth brushes and it worked a treat!! Sellotape for me though, maybe i need to buy some electrical tape 🤣😂🤣

[freewheels]

Worst part 6:08, we need more of this kind of videos

[kierenkd]

If you have a running watch (gamin 235) can you justify a a bike computer if you are or are not training with power?

[xspartah]

What smart watch do you guys recommend for a tri-athlete?

[mmarnauza]

I use baby wipes all the time. They can clean anything in seconds.

[cesarfederizo]

This video should be named different uses for electrical tape and extra😋