NEVER TAKE A BIKE TRIP WITHOUT DOING THIS (pre-race maintenance routine) | Syd Fixes Bikes

This video is sponsored by Fanttik. Check out the X9 ACE mini air compressor -- it's perfect for airing up your tires in the morning before a ride or a race (make sure to check the "apply $10 coupon" checkbox on Amazon to get the maximum discount): https://bit.ly/x9ace Before heading to a race or leaving on a bike trip, you want to make sure your bike is in tip-top condition. Here's our pre-race/bike trip maintenance routine. Other videos we referenced: The ultimate guide to cleaning your bike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoE_OO9uAA Fork lowers service - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ttvg9PgkU Shock can service - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVD9qz_w4Ts The secret to installing tubeless with a floor pump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rkbkjNvPdk Centering your brakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWmlK5Qbt_U Full brake bleed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YvMRJunwo How to adjust your derailleur for perfect shifting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of-T8uB8tbs How to replace cables/ and housing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4to6142jjJw What you'll need: Repair stand: https://alnk.to/hsuZN85 Allen keys: https://alnk.to/3clCkUB Feedback torque wrench: https://alnk.to/dWbQaGF Digital shock pump: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/9gojeQ Squirt lube: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/XYBv1M Stan's race sealant: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/Gm94DB Chain wear indicator tool: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/JzPvqN Valve core remover: https://alnk.to/h6FtPou Tire levers: https://alnk.to/9IdED8D Digital calipers: https://alnk.to/gVKIQKk Brake bleed kit: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/g1deo0 Other things in the shed: Our toolkit: https://alnk.to/dWbQaXC Allen keys: https://alnk.to/3ngnk1t Work stand: https://alnk.to/fHlpZ8J Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY Syd's apron: https://cycling.endurobearings.com/products/ma-002 Paint pens: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u 00:00 Intro 02:22 WASH IT! 02:53 Visual inspection 04:19 Tires 06:54 Wheels 08:23 Brakes 14:41 Drivetrain 17:14 Suspension 19:20 Bearings 22:05 Cables and housing 24:19 Saddle 24:54 Bolt check 30:12 Daily checks These links are affiliate links which means we get a small percentage of the sale! The price stays the same for you, but you can support our channel by purchasing through one of these links :) If this video was helpful and saved you time and/or money, consider supporting the channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydandmacky Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sydandmacky Paypal: https://paypal.me/sydandmacky https://www.sydandmacky.com/supportus Or hit the "Thanks" button above to leave a tip Our bike racing channel: https://www.youtube.com/sydandmacky Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydandmacky/