This is Julian, he is the man who trains all the Shimano qualified mechanics in the UK and is probably one of the most knowledgable bicycle mechanics in the country. In this video we run through a few brief tips on how to get the best out of your home bike mechanics. Cheers Julian!
0:00 Intro
0:19 How To Bleed Brakes
03:36 How Long Should My Chain Be?
06:28 What Way Round To Install A Shimano Chain?
06:47 How To Make Sure Your Headset Is Tight And Safe?
09:53 How To Index Your Gears
12:44 Do Cables Stretch?
13:31 How To Index Gears For Di2?
15:14 Any More Questions?
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