20 Years Of Bike Maintenance Knowledge In Under 7 Minutes

Your bike is the most expensive piece of triathlon equipment you own — so taking care of it matters. In this video, James shares 10 essential bike maintenance tips, condensing 20 years of experience (and mistakes!) into under 7 minutes. Learn how to properly clean, lube, and check your bike to keep it running smoothly, safely, and faster for longer. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Clean Your Bike the Right Way 01:21 Dry Your Bike to Prevent Corrosion 01:41 Use a Bike Stand 02:08 Lube Your Chain 03:26 Check Your Tyres for Wear and Damage 04:11 Check Your Chain 04:31 Always Use a Torque Wrench 04:54 Invest in Good Tools 05:22 Apply Carbon Paste 05:43 Use Clear Tape For Protection 06:04 Conclusion Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@gtn/join Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance What’s your best tip for looking after your bike, and what’s one maintenance mistake you’ll never make again? 🧑‍🔧🫣 Let us know in the comments 👇 Watch more on GTN... 📹 https://youtu.be/OlPr_VgXSFc?si=7bNI_v_DyYerIOcW 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Echo - Bonsaye Sell My Soul (Instrumental Version) - Torii Wolf Surreal - dreem Wasted (Instrumental Version) - LeDorean #bikemaintenance #maintenance #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Silca: https://gtn.io/silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn