5/17/2023 0 Comments Bike mechanic![]() “I am all for cleaning your bike and maintaining your equipment however, we actually prefer people not wash their bike prior to bringing it in for service,” Neb says. It's like killing a sleeve of Oreos before seeing the dentist.” This is a sentiment echoed by many of the bike mechanics I spoke with however, Tom Neb of San Juan Cycles in Durango, CO, had a slightly more nuanced take. ![]() Tommy Tuite of Tuite Bicycle Repair in Portland, OR, shares rule number one for bringing your bike into a shop: “Don’t bring in a dirty bike. It can also make a much more time-consuming (and costly) repair.” She says she’s all for people learning to fix their own bikes-as long as they understand the parts of their derailleur and what they do. This can make for a much worse problem if they go to ride it thinking it might be fixed and the rear derailleur shifts in the spokes. “The first thing they do is take a screwdriver to the limit screws. “If a derailleur on their bike isn't working, many people will try to adjust it themselves before bringing it in for repair,” she says. Harvey agrees-don’t mess with them unless you really know what you're doing. “Generally the limit screws don’t need to be touched, your shifting problems are caused by cable tension or the derailleur being bent from a crash.” “Don’t just adjust the limit screws on the derailleur every time the bike mis-shifts,” he says. But it’s rare that messing with them actually brings about productive change, says Yozell. For instance, some riders are just natural-born climbers.Once you’ve learned about those teeny-tiny screws, it can be hard not to assume they’re the answer to all your shifting woes. Riders should always adapt to new situations and solve problems. In races, things always happen unexpectedly. Be it the athlete’s IQ or EQ (emotional intelligence), both are equally important in pro cycling. In a long-distance, painstaking race, energy has the power to be the game-changer to get through hard times. Energy can be a very powerful thing in a team. Different personalities mean different energies. What makes a pro rider? Positive energy, especially in any endurance sports. Your role requires you to work closely with the WorldTeam riders, what is the most important quality to become a pro rider at the WorldTeam level? Step out of your comfort zone! Last but not least, be hardworking. You also have to make big sacrifices in order to be successful. ![]() Without discipline, success is impossible. To be able to excel in any pro team, discipline is the most important element. What is the best advice you can give to the Malaysian riders, in terms of development, to be able to be in Pro Teams one day? Most importantly, be smart and show your abilities. When you work hard, you come one step closer to your dreams. If you’re given the opportunity, take a chance, do not pick and complain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Velo/Getty Images) More Malaysian mechanics are seen working with foreign cycling teams in Le Tour de Langkawi, what is your advice for them to further their career with UCI WorldTeams? Edvald Boasson Hagen of Norway and Team SKY is assisted by mechanic Rajen Murugayan (L) during the seventh stage of the 2014 Giro d’Italia, a 211 km stage between Frosinone and Foligno on May 16, 2014, in Foligno, Italy. We speak to Rajen, the professional bike mechanic of Team EF Education – Nippo as he shares his advice for achieving your dreams. The former bike mechanic of Team Sky is also the brother of former Malaysian cyclist M. Rajen Murugayan has been in the bike-mechanic game for going on a decade, Malaysia’s only bike mechanic who is shining bright in UCI World Team. ![]() The Unsung Hero of a successful cycling team – Team Mechanic. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Velo/Getty Images) Mechanic Rajen Murugayan of Team SKY prepares the handlebar tape ahead of a training ride on February 3, 2014, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. ![]()
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