The Extra Dimension

Bikes are fairly simple machines, but very finely tuned. What things can you do maintenance on yourself, and what things require the services of a bike shop? Crystal Sursely of Lowertown Bike Shop joins us to answer all your pressing bike maintenance questions!

Episode summary 00:00:00 | Intro 00:02:28 | Things you can do on the road 00:02:46 | Changing a flat 00:08:44 | Reseating chain 00:10:22 | Adjusting fenders 00:11:53 | Fine-tune barrel adjuster 00:14:53 | Tools to carry with you

Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX 00:20:02 | Things you can do at home 00:20:17 | Lubricating chain 00:23:39 | Pumping tires to full 00:24:35 | Winter maintenance 00:31:07 | Maintenance for indoor training 00:33:03 | Derusting chain 00:35:11 | Seat height 00:37:10 | Adjusting brakes 00:40:59 | When to bring your bike to a shop

• Measuring chain wear
• Keep a maintenance log of how much riding each of your components lasts
• Bring your bike in for its yearly tune-up at the end of its season, so you don’t have to wait in line

00:48:42 | Recognizing tire wear 00:52:47 | Services bike shops provide Every good bike shop should have a good dog!

01:04:06 | Miscellaneous questions 01:15:43 | Outro Connect With The Nexus

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Attributions

• Inspired / Kevin MacLeod

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