ROAD BIKE SET UP & MAINTENANCE DVD - A PROFESSIONAL 'HOW TO' GUIDE

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ROAD BIKE SET UP AND MAINTENANCE DVD - PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES

SETTING UP, REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ROAD BIKE IS EASY IF YOU FOLLOW THIS STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Professionally filmed in our studio, 'round-the-world' cyclist Darryl Kelbrick teaches you exactly how to get the most from your Road Bike - with clear, close-up shots, tips and advice that enable you to do a professional job - even if you have no experience.

This comprehensive DVD takes you through the following:

1. ROAD BIKE FITTING

• Making sure you have the correct crank length
• Measuring your inseam and shoulders properly
• Saddle position (height / fore and aft / angle)
• Handlebar position (width / height / rotation)
• Cleat adjustment
• How the above adjustments relate to comfort and performance

2. GEAR SET UP AND MAINTENANCE

• All set up techniques apply to Shimano and Campagnolo Derailleur systems
• Setting up your front derailleur (including alignment and limit screws)
• Setting up your rear derailleur (including limit screws and cable adjustment)
• Replacement of both front and rear derailleur cables (including removal, cutting to size, and refitting)
• Maintaining and lubricating existing cables thoroughly
• Hints and tips to help prolong the life of your gears

3. HEADSET SET UP AND MAINTENANCE

• Explanation of headset terminology and how headsets differ
• How to check for correct adjustment
• How to adjust your headset properly
• Removal and assembly of headset and forks
• Cleaning, re-greasing, and checking for wear
• Covers both threadless and threaded headsets as well as cartridge and loose bearing styles

4. BRAKE SET UP AND MAINTENANCE

• Removing the old cables
• Cutting cables and housings to the correct size
• Fitting the new cables and housings
• Cable adjustment and set-up
• Cleaning and lubrication of existing cables to prolong their life
• Brake pad replacement and set-up

5. PUNCTURE REPAIR AND WHEEL TRUING

• Wheel, tyre and tube removal
• Different puncture types and how to repair them
• How to prepare the area so the patch sticks properly
• How to refit the tube to avoid pinching and sticking
• Inspecting the rim and fitting new rim tape
• How to eliminate high and low spots on the tyre
• Truing your rim without using a truing stand

6. HANDLEBAR TAPE FITTING

• Adhesive and non-adhesive tape
• Removing the old tape
• Inspecting the bars to make sure they are safe
• Securing the cables
• Preparing the bars and tape
• Fitting the tape to get a long-lasting professional finish - yes, even around the levers!

7. CLEANING, LUBING AND INSPECTING

• Equipment needed
• Drivetrain
• Wetting, washing and cleaning
• Protecting
• Lubricating
• Inspecting