Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Understanding bikes can feel pretty daunting when you're new to cycling. It certainly did for me. But you have to start somewhere! In this video I share 7 things I didn't know about bikes until well into cycling. My hope is that I might help you learn something a little faster than I did, or at least not feel so alone. Understanding my bike better helped me really lean into the freedom and joy of being on two wheels. I hope it does for you too!

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CHAPTERS

0:00 What I didn't about bikes and cycling
1:18 Basic bike maintenance I didn't know
2:06 Tire health matters
2:40 Choosing a good tire
3:34 How to fix a flat
4:43 Use tire pressures to your advantage
5:33 I broke my rack!
6:30 Fenders are your friends
7:16 Get more cycling tips!

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