Do it Yourself Basic Bike Repair

There is a great set of videos by Mad Dog Bicycles in Utah that teaches us how to do some basic bike overhaul/repair.  Travis tells us what tools we might need (that we could borrow from friends, if we have to) and how to do each basic repair. He covers the most basic, like patching a tire, to lesser-known repairs, like overhauling a hub.

Now, look, you bike snobs.  I know you're out there scoffing at those of us who need this tutorial. But not all of us are skilled at bikes,  Some of us haven't ridden a non-stationary bike in... well, a long time.  We all have to start somewhere, and this set of videos are really helpful!

Here's one on lubing a chain:

Huh.  He didn't tell us WHY we should lube a chain, but that's fine.  I guess it's important.  Like once every few years?

Here's a collection of nine of Travis telling us how to keep our bikes in tip-top shape.

If you want some helpful hints about basic bike repair, check out this article from Bicycling magazine.