Dave Delgado DIY Bike Repair Videos Review scrutinizes the ultimate bike repair masterclass that claims to make you proficient enough to repair any bike at home.
It is a rather well known fact that repairing a bike can cost a small fortune (especially if you have not been taking good care of your vehicle).
Moreover, mechanics have a way of cheating you and compelling you to shell out more money than they rightfully deserve. This is especially true when you have limited knowledge about bike repairs.
Nonetheless, you can stop yourself from getting conned by gaining knowledge on bike repair. DIY Bike Repair Videos is one such method to fix your bikes at home and avoid paying hefty workshop fee for the same.
DIY Bike Repair Videos Review
Name of the Product – DIY Bike Repair
Name of the Author – Dave Delgado
Type of Product – Digital Guide
Target Niche – Repairing Bikes at Home
Bonus Offer – Yes Included
Full Refund Guarantee – Yes Applicable
User Feedback – Positive
LeanAndFit Reviewer Rating – 4.8 Out of 5 Stars
Repairing Bikes at Home – The Dave Delgado Way
Problems with Bikes:
Bicycles are an ideal mode of transportation for most individuals. If you prefer to ride a bike to work, not only do you save money by avoiding fuel cost but you also become a healthier individual.
Nonetheless, like any other piece of machinery, bikes need care and maintenance. They too can get damaged and require immediate repairs. This is when workshops and mechanics can foot a bill that you may find exceedingly difficult to pay.
Ironically, you cannot argue with the mechanics owing to the simple fact that you have very little knowledge on the bike’s repair or maintenance. Hence, you have no choice but to completely trust the mechanic’s words.
Problems with Most DIY Bike Repair Systems:
There are several bike repair guides available in the market today. These are available in both online as well as offline coaching classes. People often prefer online coaching classes.
Online tutorials are preferred owing to the very simple fact that they are easy to follow and do not compel the student to pay a visit to a brick and mortar coaching class. Moreover, physical coaching class compels you to pay a visit to a particular location. This restricts freedom of movement.
Nonetheless, I have identified the following issues with most DIY bike repair programs – both online as well as offline:
>>> The tutorials are one side only. This makes it impossible to delve into more than just a single perceived dimension of a particular issue faced by the bike.
>>> Many online tutorials are aimed at selling spare parts of bikes. Hence, they compel you to purchase certain spares and parts. This again incurs unnecessary expenditure on your part.
>>> Most diagrams that are included in such programs are tough to comprehend. The DIY repair charts meant for bike repair too are tough to understand. In fact, explanations on specific bike parts too are vague.
>>> I found many tutorials to be discussing bike parts that were prevalent a decade ago. So, these lessons have not been updated. This in turn makes it impossible to link these lessons with the latest bikes.
>>> I also found much to my amazement that several important aspects of bike repair had been grossly neglected in these lessons.
These are some of the major issues that you would face while settling for just any DIY bike repair program. In a nutshell, you shall spend money and yet would never be able to get your money’s worth.
Bike Repair Solution Offered by Dave Delgado:
Dave is an avid bike enthusiast. He has been actively riding bikes for the past 20 years. He has also been involved in fixing as well as repairing them. Moreover, Dave also writes articles for various journals and magazines that are linked with bikes.
During his tenure as a seasoned bike repair expert, Dave realized that most enthusiastic bikers had very less knowledge pertaining to bike upkeep and maintenance. He even realized that most could never even manage to conduct basic repair jobs on their bikes.
So, he developed a special ‘do it yourself system’ that allowed bikers to repair, fix and even maintain their bicycles.
Here is a closer look at what the system has to offer:
>>> The course has everything that a layman needs to understand while repairing or taking good care of his bike.
>>> Each and every instruction as well as step is explained in a simple manner. So, even a layman can understand each concept in its complete entirety.
>>> There are a total of 200 videos explaining each repairing and maintenance tip. The time span of these video sessions is 10 hours.
>>> You are also provided with text inputs of these videos. There are a total of 150 pages in all.
>>> Dave has provided each video with more than a single viewing option. This makes it fairly simple for you to understand what is being shown in that video.
>>> Several images have also been included in the PDF explanation. This enhances the reader’s ability to absorb what is being taught in that particular section.
>>> The specifications are elaborate making it easy for both beginners as well as advanced level players to comprehend what is being taught.
>>> All kinds of repairs are mentioned. These include simple to the most complicated ones.
>>> All categories of bikes can be maintained using Dave’s guide, this includes mountain, hybrid, city etc.
A Little about Dave Delgado:
Dave has been professionally riding and maintaining bicycles for the past 20 years. He has ample experience handling all sorts of bikes. Dave has also designed the frames of several bikes.
He can therefore be considered as a professional bike designer as well. Dave is not the one to keep his knowledge to himself. He has decided to share it with the world. He therefore writes regularly for top rated magazines based on bikes.
DIY Bike Repair the Ultimate Masterclass – The Course
DIY Bike Repair Videos Review has identified that this course is much more than just a few videos put together. There are a lot of images and written text to back Dave’s claim. His teaching methodology follows these three principles:
@ The First Principle – There are a total of 200 videos that are backed by 150 pages of written text. The total time span that these videos cover is approximately 10 hours.
@ The Second Principle – As there are different aspects of the bike that need to be understood, there are a total of three teachers involved. These teachers provide in-depth knowledge on their area of expertise. So, you learn to work on different categories of bikes in the most proficient manner.
@ The Third Principle – Race bikes, road bikes and mountain bikes are the three main categories that need to be mastered. The mechanics and maintenance of each category is explained in these tutorials.
The Two Bonus Offers:
There are a total of two bonus offers included in this program.
@ The first bonus is a free lifetime membership card. This card permits you to avail free updates on David’s program for an entire lifetime.
@ The second bonus offer is a digital guide on tuning and upkeep of the bike. This bonus offer is pegged at $49.95, if purchased separately.
The Advantages of these Video Lessons:
>>> There are over 200 video instructions explaining each and every repair job. You even get to understand the mechanics of maintaining a bike in great condition.
>>> 10 hours of video tutorials prepare your foundation for repairing bikes on your own. You can even fix the bikes of your friends.
>>> When you mater the art of fixing all categories of bikes, such as road, mountain and race, you become a professional mechanic. Open a garage and start making money by fixing other’s bikes.
>>> Lifetime free upgrades are available in this package. So, you need not to pay for anything new that has been added to the current program.
>>> The instructions as well as the 150 page eBook are fun to learn with. The instructions are simple and relatively easy to understand.
>>> Support provided by David is prompt and flawless in nature. He also goes to the extent of helping you resolve all your queries in a jiffy using his private email address as the main source of communication.
>>> DIY Bike Repair Videos are backed by a ‘60 day full satisfaction guarantee’. So, you have 2 months to determine the true worth of this program without jeopardizing your initial investment.
>>> David can be contacted one-on-one via the mechanism of video chat as well.
The Drawbacks:
>>> David shall not be physically present to coach you. In this case, you need to work online and master the bike repair skills by watching the videos/pdf guide.
>>> DIY Bike Repair The Ultimate Masterclass is ideally suited for non-professionals. Seasoned mechanics may not yield results from this digital product.
General Repair and Maintenance Tips Offered by Dave Delgado
Here is a list of things that you shall be instantly rewarded with when you get your hands onto David’s DIY Bike repair guide:
@ You are taught how to keep your bike clean. The art of lubricating your bike is also taught to you. Last but not the least you learn how to carry out the basic troubleshooting on your bicycle.
@ The brakes of your bike are vital to ensure the safety of the rider. In this course, you learn how to keep the brakes tight and taunt. You also learn how to change a broken break wire with utmost ease.
@ Nowadays bikes are fortified with a gearbox mechanism. Dave explains the true nature of the gear system that is present in your bike and how to make use of it optimally.
@ You are taught the art of refurbishing your bike so that it can be taken for a professional race.
@ The chain set, the cassettes and the cables that run your bike can get damaged easily (especially if you are a rough rider). These need to be repaired and all this is covered in the DIY repair course.
@ You learn how to install the quill stem mechanism in your regular bike. In fact the RPM setting is also explained to you in the most elaborate manner.
@ The gear ratio as well as the indexing mechanism too is explained in great detail here. In fact, if your bike’s gears are not shifting optimally then again, all this is explained to you in great detail.
@ You learn how to fix handlebars, make then straight and even replace them on your own (as and when the need arises). This guide also teaches you how to tape the handlebars (if you are taking your bike for a race).
@ Dave’s DIY Repairs guide also teaches you the art of making adjustments to the bike’s bottom bracket, fixing a flat tire and changing a damaged tire.
@ The art of replacing a broken bike chain, replacing chain rings, fixing a slipped cycle chain and adjusting a rusty bike chain is also discussed and explained here.
@ You are also taught the trick to align your bike, remove and add new grips, select an ideal fender and remove old brake pads with new ones.
Tips to Maintain the Suspension of Your Bike
Dave Delgado’s DIY Bike Repair Videos extensively cover the art of maintaining the bike and looking after the suspension parts.
Here are a few things that you shall learn while watching these video tutorials:
@ Adjusting the bike’s air spring forks, coil adjustment, making changes to the rear suspension and making changes to the damping compression/rebound, is covered extensively in these video lessons.
@ You learn inside facts on suspension systems, damper settings, setting the sag, adjusting ported damper settings and the art of setting the rear sag.
@ The art of selecting the right tire for your bike and maintaining ideal tire pressure is discussed here. You also learn how to take care of the tire on wet roads.
@ Dave also discusses different kinds of tires for different terrains (mountain/road, gravel, sand, snow etc.) Thereafter, you learn the art of setting the tire suspension as per your chosen category and maintaining it.
Basic Do It Yourself Bike Repairs Taught by Dave
>>> Dave discusses the art of changing the seat angle and replacing stock tires in a jiffy. Installing & deflating a bike tire is also discussed.
>>> You are taught the technique to install tires, handlebars, break levers, break pedals and cycle pedals.
>>> Dave also teaches you how to fix the gear shifter leaver as well as the lever used for breaking onto the bike’s handlebar on your own. You also learn how to raise the height of the bike seat and the trick to pick the handlebar of the bike.
>>> This guide also helps you learn the art of removing your bikes tires, pedals, handlebars and changing the seats (as per the terrain requirement).
Advanced Bike Repairing DIY Techniques Taught by Dave
>>> You are taught the art of truing bike wheels,removing hubs, rims, spoke as well as other basic bike parts.
>>> Dave teaches you the art of maintaining hydraulic disc brakes, calipers and the art of installing and maintaining the ‘V’ break cable.
>>> Art of maintaining and upgrading drive train is covered in this guide. Selection of the right gear for mountain bikes and their maintenance is also taught by Dave.
>>> Ball bearing, bolt circle, ISIS installation, installation of cranks (both square taper and bearing); Chai and bolt function is taught via Dave in his DIY tutorials.
>>> Knowledge on bleed breaking with both ‘avid and hytes’ is covered here. Knowledge on break pad bed is also discussed. You learn how to install/adjust the handset in a mountain bike.
>>> Lesser known facts on hydraulic calipers, breaks to be used while going downhill, chain guide and bolts is discussed and explained in great detail.
Do it Yourself Customization of Your Bike:
>>> You are taught how toderailleur your bike and the trick to change the front spindle in a jiffy.
>>> Dave teaches you how to change the stem of the handlebar, the gear cassette chain rings, stock parts and the art of reducing the chain rings in a mountain bike from 3 to 2.
>>> You learn the correct way to store a gear cassette after removing it from your bike. In fact, Dave also discusses the technique of replacing your worn out chain rings.
Cyclocross Bike Maintenance Tips at Home:
@ Dave offers useful advice pertaining to retaining the chain set of the bike. He also suggests the ideal gear size that needs to be used while riding this bike.
@ The trick to fix handlebar controls, clincher, managing the tire pressure, width of the handlebar and seat height is taught to you via video tutorials.
@ You are taught the technique of managing the tire pressure (tubular as well as clincher), setting up the breaking mechanism, tweaking the breaks and how to route the cable.
@ The correct way to transform a normal bike into a cyclocross bike is taught here. You also learn how to evenly manage the weight onto a newly transformed cyclocross bike.
Tips on Keeping a Mountain Bike Safe & Fully Functional:
>>> Dave teaches you the art of checking the tire pressure, break safety check and wheel safety check while taking your bike on mountain trails.
>>> The correct way to jump off a bike when faced with an uncanny scenario is taught here. You also learn to fall in such a manner that you do not break your bones in the act.
>>> You learn about shifting pedals in a mountain bike and are taught the art of shifting gears on the mountains.
>>> The ideal helmet and tool kit that is needed for mountain bikes is told to you. Dave also teaches you inside secrets on how to ride safely while on a mountain trail.
How to Maintain a Road Bike?
>>> Dave discusses inside secrets to help you adjust headsets that have threading on them. He also explains the art of choosing a pedal that is best suited for a road bicycle.
>>> The best way to check your bike before taking it out on road is explained here. Basic things such as ideal tire pressure, making adjustment to the gear shifts, adjusting the height of the rider seat etc. are also covered here.
>>> Diverse sitting positions on a road bike and the technique of keeping it maintenance free is also discussed.
>>> Dave teaches you to assess the tire life of your road bike and the trick of setting up its chain in the wake of a damage or breakdown.
General DIY Tips on Bikes:
@ Dave Delgado discusses basics on how to choose a bike that is perfect for your day to day needs. He discusses the pros and cons of each bike type. This shall help you get hold of the best bike in a jiffy.
@ This DIY bike guide developed by Dave also teaches the technique of buying a fork for your bike. In fact, he also offers tips on purchasing a used bike.
@ Assessing the size of the frame needed for your bike is also explained. You also learn how to purchase a computer for your bike. In fact, Dave explains how to buy a rack for your bike. He even explains how long does a bike’s tire last on the road before needing a replacement.
@ The correct way to ride a bike meant for the road is taught by Dave via his video tutorials. He also offers tips on keeping a road bike in top shape to avoid breakdown.
@ Most spares are easily available in a road bike. All you need to know is where to source them from. All this is discussed here.
My Take on David Delgado’s Video Tutorials:
In conclusion, the “DIY Bike Repair Ultimate Masterclass” is an absolute game-changer for cycling enthusiasts. Imagine the thrill of zipping down the road knowing that you can handle any mechanical hiccup that comes your way.
This masterclass transforms you from a casual rider into a confident, self-reliant cyclist, ready to tackle any repair or maintenance task with ease.
Backed by scientific studies, such as those published in the “Journal of Transport & Health,” maintaining your bike regularly can significantly improve its performance and extend its lifespan.
This course provides you with step-by-step video tutorials, making complex repairs feel as simple as tightening a bolt. The clear, engaging instructions ensure that even the most mechanically challenged among us can become bike repair wizards.
But it’s not just about saving money and avoiding trips to the bike shop. The sense of accomplishment and empowerment you’ll gain from fixing your own bike is unparalleled.
Plus, regular maintenance keeps your bike running smoothly, enhancing your riding experience and reducing the risk of accidents.
So, gear up, grab your tools, and dive into the “DIY Bike Repair Ultimate Masterclass.”
Your bike—and your wallet—will thank you. Ride on, my mechanically savvy friends, ride on!
References:
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