5 WorldTour Bike Mechanic Hacks to Avoid | Maintenance Monday

Professional cycling teams’ mechanics are certainly experts when it comes to bike maintenance, but it is not always best to copy what they do. World Tour mechanics always have speed in mind and an almost endless supply of parts, meaning they can take more risks with pro bikes than we should with ours. Here are our top five examples of when NOT to copy the pros!

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