I've been riding a lot, so everything on my bike keeps breaking. But luckily I'm a mechanic! Here's a glimpse inside my average weekly maintenance session filled with over-decaffeination, chaos, and hitting stuff with hammers because sometimes brute force is the best force. I also threw in some repair tips for all you nerds out there!

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Shocking Truth
01:27 - Bottom Bracket Replacement
04:00 - Shock Mounting Hardware
05:11 - Tensioning Spokes
06:20 - Straightening Derailleur Hanger
07:05 - Front Wheel Bearings
08:30 - Phone Riding Clips

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- Favorite spoke wrench: https://amzn.to/3AAV6RV
- Pretty decent snap ring pliers: https://amzn.to/40QZbfn
- Bike hooks: https://amzn.to/425M6js
- Truing Stand: https://amzn.to/3NlvHD8

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