Road Bike setup and maintenance DVD

sean65
sean65 Posts: 104
edited March 2008 in Workshop
Does anyone know if this DVD being sold on the Cycling Weekly Online shop is any good.

I'm just after a few pointers with regards setting up and tuning the gears and a few other bits I'd prefer to do myself.

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  • red dragon
    red dragon Posts: 263
    I have one i bought from Parker International, that seems okay - it allows you to have a look at the job before you start.. Also there have been numerous links on Bike Radar to various sites showing maintenance tasks on a bike. Several no doubt on" you tube" or just google it.
  • ian.r.mcdonald
    ian.r.mcdonald Posts: 177
    I found it useful- the production company are selling it direct for £12.99 + post and delivered in 2 days
  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    I wouldn't bother. Check out the video clips on Bikeradar - fine, if little bit casual (Sorry Jez, ever heard of a torque wrench?)

    There are plenty of good maintenance vid clips on youtube. Better, get a good book like the Park Blue Book or Ziinn, or spend some time on the superb Park maintenance website.

    You then need to get a decent collection of tools and put it into practice. Practice gives confidence - assuming you follow the instructions and do it correctly.

    Don't rush; use the correct tool for the job; do be arsed to put the bike in a repair stand; fully engage your allen keys and remember you're supposed to be having fun.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Excellent advice from robbarker, practice does instill confidence. And patience of course, of which you will need.

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