5 Essential Bike Checks Before Your Ride | Shimano Tips & Tricks | Episode 1

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Is your bike actually ready to ride? Before you head out, these 5 essential pre-ride bike checks could save your ride and your safety. In this first episode of Shimano Tips & Tricks, UCI World Cycling Centre mechanic Benny shows you the basic bike maintenance every cyclist should know, whether you're new to cycling or dusting off a bike that's spent too long in the garage. Joined by UCI WCC athletes Gabriela and Serkalem, Benny walks through the tyres, brakes, chain, drivetrain and general safety checks in just a few minutes. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Tyres: check pressure and inspect for wear (tubeless vs inner tube) - Brakes: pad and rotor wear, lever feel, safe minimum thicknesses - Chain: quick cleaning and lubrication basics - Drivetrain: run through the gears and spot skipping or hesitat