Pedal Chile’s video gallery


Pedal Chile's Hot Springs MTB Tour in Patagonia - Highlight Video

Guided Hot Springs mountain bike Tour

  • 6 days 7 nights

  • 5 unique hot springs

  • 4 distinct single tracks, including riding the active volcano

  • 100% northern Patagonia

  • See full MTB Hot Springs Tour itinerary

 

Pedal Chile Backroads Tour

Andes to the ocean back-roads/gravel tour

  • 6 days 7 nights

  • Bike 134 miles in 5 days

  • Bike from the Argentina/Chile border all the way to the ocean!

  • Black sand beaches

  • See full Andes to the Ocean: Backroads Tour itinerary

 

Guided Mountain Bike Tour - Northern Patagonia - 5 singletracks in 5 days

guided single-track tour: Lake District & northern Patagonia

  • 6 days 7 nights

  • 5 unique singletracks

    • Ride down an active volcano in The Patagonia

    • Desolation trail on dormant volcano

  • 6 different lodging locations - See the full ITINERARY

 

Mountain & road bike maintenance videos

How to replace your handlebars

In this video, Mike D. (our bike mechanic) shows you how to replace your mountain bike handlebars.

  • Tools needed: Torque wrench & allen head

  • Video duration = 4:10

  • Mechanical level of skill: Basic


Mike shows you how to remove and install a crankset on your mountain bike

How to remove and install a crankset

Bike mechanic Mike shows you how to remove and install a crankset on a mountain bike:

  • Tools needed: 1) Torque wrench 2) Allen head 3) Bottom bracket tool

  • Video duration: 6:25

  • Mechanical level of skill: Basic plus

 

Mike the mechanic walks you through the process of how to change your handlebar grips on a mountain bike

how to replace your handlebar grips

Mike the mechanic demonstrates how to remove and install a new set of handlebar grips for a mountain bike.

  • Tools Needed: Allen Wrench

  • Video Duration: 3:14

  • Mechanical level of skill: Basic

 

Mike the mechanic shows you how to replace pedals for your mountain bike

HOw to replace your pedals - mtb

Mike shows you how to replace a set of pedals for your mountain bike…..and remember that there is a left and a right pedal.

  • Tools Needed: Pedal Tool

  • Video Duration: 4:15

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Intermediate

 

Mike the mechanic shows you how to replace your Presta valve stem and re-inflate your tire

How to replace your presta stem valve and inflate your tire

Mike our bike mechanic shows you how to replace your Presta valve core and inflate your tire.

  • Tools: Valve Core Tool

  • Video Duration: 4:18

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Mike the mechanic shows you how to use a torque wrench for your bicycle

Using a torque wrench for a bicycle

Nearly every owner’s manual requires that you work on your mountain or road bike with a torque wrench. Mike the mechanic shows you how to use it in this video.

  • Tools: Torque wrench

  • Video Duration: 3:15

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

How to change your chainring - mtb

Mike our mechanic shows you how to change out your front chainring and put on a new one.

  • Tools: Allen wrench

  • Video Duration: 3:15

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

How to add sealant to your tubeless tires by removing the valve core

How to add sealant to your tubeless tires

In this video, Mike shows you how to quickly add sealant to your tubeless tires by adding sealant through the valve core.

  • Tools: Valve stem remover, pump and sealant

  • Video Duration: 7:11

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Intermediate

 

This video walks you through degreasing and lubing up your mountain bike chain. All you need is a couple of clean rags, small paint brush soapy water, brush,...

How to degrease & lube MTB chain 

Mike shows you how to degrease and re-lube your chain on a mountain bike. 

  • Tools: Paintbrush, bottle cut in half, 2 rags, small scrub brush, bike-specific degreaser & lube, & soapy water

  • Video Duration: 12:54 

  • Mechanical Lever of Skill: Intermediate

 

Mike shows you how to clamp a MTB with a dropper post into a repair stand

Where to clamp MTB into repair stand

In this video, Mike shows you how to clamp your mountain bike into a repair stand…with or without a dropper post.

  • Tools: Repair stand

  • Video Duration: 2:26

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Mike shows you how to use a shock pump and put air into your front fork for your particular weight

How to air-up your front fork

If you don’t know how to add air to your front fork then check this video out. All you need to know is how much you weigh!

  • Tools Needed: Shock Pump

  • Video Duration: 3:30

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Mike our mechanic shows you how to adjust your saddle fore and aft. It's super simple and just requires an Allen key

How to move your seat forward/backwards

Mike our Pedal Chile mechanic shows you how to move your saddle forward and backward in this 2 minute video.

  • Tools Needed: Allen Key

  • Video Duration: 2:25

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Very Basic

 

Mike shows you how to adjust you saddle angle in this 7 minute video

Adjusting your saddle angle

Are you looking for a level saddle? Or perhaps a slightly angled saddle?  If so, then watch our video.

  • Tools Needed: Allen key and small level

  • Video Duration: 7:21

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Here is our video showing you how to replace your stem. This is important if you're looking to change your handlebar height or just time for a replacement.

Changing your stem - MTB maintenance

If you’re looking to adjust handlebar height or swap out your stem, mike shows you how in this video.

  • Tools Needed: Torque Wrench, Allen Head, & Phillips Head Screwdriver

  • Video Duration: 7:33

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Intermediate

 

Mike shows you how to rotate your handlebars up and down in this video

Adjusting handlebars: Road Bike

Mike shows you how to rotate your handlebars up and down in this video

  • Tools Needed: Allen Key

  • Video Duration: 6:02

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Very basic

 

Mike our mechanic shows you how to break your bike down and pack it up for safe shipping

Boxing a road bike for shipping

Mike, shows you how to pack-up your bike in a box for shipping.

  • Tools Needed: Allen Keys, Duct Tape, Scissors, Pipe Insulation, Tie Wraps, & a box

  • Video Duration: 6:41

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Mike shows you how to check your bicycle chain for wear/stretch using a chain checker tool, a tape measure, and a ruler.

How to check your chain for wear

Checking your chain for wear is important. In this video, Mike, shows you how to check your chain for wear (chain stretch).

  • Tools Needed: Chain Checker Tool or tape measure/ruler

  • Video Duration: 6:14

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic

 

Mike the mechanic, shows you how to find and remove the master link/quick link on your bicycle chain

How to remove & install a quick link

Mike shows you how to find and replace the master link (quick link) on your bicycle chain.

  • Tools Needed: Master Link Pliers

  • Video Duration: 5:22

  • Mechanical Level of Skill: Basic