Cycling Survival 3 - How to set up your bike - Bicycle Maintenance

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Gain an insight into the basics of Sportive Cycling techniques in 5 How To Cycle episodes available from Cyclefilm. This informative video guide takes you thru competitive climbing/descending techniques, Ride Preparation, Bike Set-up, Bicycle Maintenance and Packing. Narrated by UK endurance rider and Sportive Specialist Michael Cotty from Cannondale.

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[cyclefilm]

@pav777tube you will find that most airlines dont allow you to put a bike rack on top of their planes when you travel by air :>

[lazurm]

Yea, music (via ear pads) helps you to not be able to hear the traffic or a cyclist coming up from behind, etc. It's also illegal in most places...for good reason. What's wrong with the sounds of nature?

[getplaning]

My motivational phrase is, "Jessica Biel."

[dangernba]

Motivational Phrase was really funny! But the video is great, thanks.

[lazurm]

@philateliceun Yes, it is illegal,at least in my neck of the woods and in other states here in the U.S. I'll admit that it's possible to use your eyes to compensate for lack of hearing and this is especially important in highly populated cities but your eyes can not see 360 degrees at all times where your hearing has that potential, even if not especially vigilant. So, for the majority, for whom the laws are designed, it adds significant safety margins. You can hear what you can't see,note that.

[philateliceun]

@lazurm really? Is it illegal in some countries? I like to listen music when I ride my bike but I am always very careful on my bike, since most cars and other cyclist often don't realize how fast I am going. I don't need to hear the traffic because I am always looking out for it, i consider myself another car since I am going faster then nearly anything other then a car. The wind often dims out the sound of traffic anyway, better trust your eyes then your ears.

[goofydude99]

Check out the douche in Jeans with his hands in his pockets.. "You got my bike ready Bitch?"

[TimpBizkit]

I have a 52 42 30 setup on my front chainrings and an 11-32 cassette on the back. I think it is pushing the limit of size though cause you can hear the derailleur and chain making a brururururu sound on the lowest gears.

The chain doesn't jam or experience high resistance though so it's fine. It's nice to have everything from a 52/11 for powering down a hill to a 30/32 for all but the steepest bits without dropping the cadence.

The 12-25 was worn and also caused leg ache on long steep climbs.

[TimpBizkit]

@lazurm when i want music on a bike, i tend to use the neckband on ear type set at low volume so I can hear the traffic but even the wind hitting the headphones can drown traffic noise and you only hear cars close up so I tend to avoid headphone use unless on a really quiet route

[SskaiKnight]

@lazurm I don't wear headphones because I cannot hear the draft stream. There is a sweet spot you can hear while drafting when you are in perfect draft position. This is especially important in group echelon riding. I think headphones are ok on closed courses or riding on farm roads in the early hours in the morning when there is little to no traffic. never in city traffic. Great points

[samstterhamstteer]

''sams cheat sheet' motivational phrase: stop acting like a bitch

[fragster1234]

OMG noobs...pull and push is the best for mountain climbing