Do THIS before and after every ride! (BASIC MAINTENANCE ROUTINE) | Syd Fixes Bikes

In this video we show you the basic maintenance and checks we do before and after every ride.

What you'll need:

Air compressor setup:

Other things in the shed:

00:00 Intro
00:21 What you'll need
00:33 Why should you do this?
01:12 (pre-ride) Brake check
02:08 (pre-ride) Shifting check
03:23 (pre-ride) Check for loose bolts
05:28 (pre-ride) Suspension check
05:52 (pre-ride) Set tire pressure
08:12 (post-ride) Wash/wipe bike
09:54 (post-ride) Lube chain
11:28 (post-ride) Fix any issues
12:18 Basic maintenance in one minute

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[MLFranklin]

Super handy to have the one one-minute summary of everything at 12:18. You guys are awesome!

[sjtpond]

This is a HUGE thank you to you both. I'm nearly 60, and you have inspired me to ride a bike, and be confident to look after it my self. Excellent videos.

[JustBeYouTy]

Bought a bike offline and I literally feel like a bike mechanic after watching all these YouTube bike maintenance videos. Thanks Syd!

[jmuia]

Definitely interested in a video on recognizing when different components need to be repaired or replaced. Lots of videos of “how to fix X” but less about how to tell if X needs to be replaced proactively (especially for things that maybe aren’t obvious like cables). I think you mentioned in your shed tour that you had a bucket of old worn out stuff!

[sAmiZZle]

Hi Sid, noticed you said that you go up and down through your cassette after oiling your chain. I'd actually recommend not doing that. The key is just to allow some dwell time for the oil to work into the links of the chain. Then wipe excess off so it DOESN'T go all over your cassette. That will just attract dirt and dust to stick to your cassette when riding and more drivetrain wear.

[spiritualspatula]

I've been maintaining bikes for years, but I've really liked your videos, as they are great to send to new friends that I get into riding. Good level of technical information, but not getting too into the weeds. Also, as a fellow Squirt user, you can get a giant bottle and then offload it into the smaller bottle, and many shops even carry micro bottle which can be carried on the ride if you're doing a long/super dirty ride. Also, they make a cold weather formula, though I've frankly not had any issues with using the normal formula in the cold.

[South_Van_Ilse_MTB]

This is now in my top 3 FAVE channels!! I love the way you detail a process, then paraphrase at the end, very well done!!

[mj-cdlk]

This was the best maintenance video I’ve seen. Thanks so much for this. I shall add these into my regime. I never realised we should be lubing the chain after most rides. Thank you.

[andrewhillman]

How did I not find this channel sooner, you guys are great! I enjoy the format and your advice is spot on👍

[gideondejong]

Halfway my first bottle of Squirt lube, I love it! Even in wet conditions. Lubricates well and doesn’t attract dirt.

[Montblanc]

Chris fix is for cars, Syd fix is for bikes...

[brettgrossmann]

Character, personality and understandable knowledge. Sweet. Thanks Keep’em coming

[noejoe]

No way! I just realized I saw you two at the Pikes Peak Apex race. I was the first marshal at the top of the hill on Palmer Park day. I also helped set up and tear down the start and finish lines on other days! You two are awesome. So great to make the connection. All the best

[Lt]

I loved your video on the rear derailleur. It has been very informative. I was finally able to understand the reverse ideas

[cheefbaconator]

My pre-ride routine: Pull bike out of van, hop on, if I die I die

[punkplino]

I've never though about it, but you're absolutely right about the tire pressure change because of the temperature and altitude... just got my mind blown.. thanks!

[michaellangfitt]

Simple - clear - needed - and mostly appreciated

[loveminky]

Good ideas on how to maintain a bike. I have an expensive folding bike and I take good care of it so it’ll last forever. Your video gave me more important ideas on how to keep my bike in good running condition. Thumbs up to you guys.

[garystrabala]

If I have any issues on a ride, when I get back to the car at the trailhead, as soon as I open the door, I write a note about it and fix it before the next ride. Can't tell you how many times over the years someone (or me!) has say, used their spare tube and on a subsequent ride not had it because they (I'll be honest, me) forgot to put another in their pack. If it's not written down it won't get done, right. Same thing goes from practically any issue and if one waits until the preride bike check one usually doesn't have time to fix the issue correctly.