Today I'm giving you 5 service / maintenance items to always complete when you buy a used mountain bike. After you take home your new-to-you MTB, you're going to want to make sure that the bike is running in tip-top shape before you send it on any gnarly trails or take it out for a bikepacking adventure! So, here are 5 things (plus one bonus) that anyone should do after taking their new bike home. In addition to making your bike safer and last longer, these will also make you a better bicycle mechanic as these are rather simple and will help you build you repair skills! 0:00 Intro & Overview 0:35 Drivetrain Tune-up 2:22 Swapping Chainrings 3:40 New Chain 4:30 New Derailleur Cable 6:16 New Brake Pads 7:32 Suspension Service 13:49 Replace Tires 16:09 Customize It! 18:23 Recap 20:35 Let's Ride! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Favorite Tools! My Favorite Bike Stand: https://amzn.to/3uaWM4T Budget Bike Stand Option: https://amzn.to/48OcVfD My Favorite Hex Key Set: https://amzn.to/4989AI1 Budget Hex Key Set: https://amzn.to/3Hy6hhD My Favorite T-Handle Hex Set: https://amzn.to/3HzPWsW Budget T-Handle Hex Set: https://amzn.to/3HvuTYi My Favorite Torx Key Set: https://amzn.to/3SbcULD Budget Torx Key Set: https://amzn.to/3vSkbZp My Favorite T-Handle Torx Set: https://amzn.to/3HyoEmI Budget T-Handle Torx Set: https://amzn.to/3HAY4JD My Favorite Multibit Tool: https://amzn.to/3HytekN Budget Multibit Tool: https://amzn.to/3HAk6Mo My Favorite Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3u7olMt Budget Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/48Kdjfl My Favorite Pedal Wrench: https://amzn.to/3vRIire 6mm & 8mm Pedal Wrench: https://amzn.to/3HwfGWY My Favorite Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/3SbxdbV Budget Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/4b7rRHf My Favorite Quick-Link Pliers: https://amzn.to/3SbdBod My Favorite Chain Whip: https://amzn.to/3vTqSKU Budget Chain Whip: https://amzn.to/3tWksKo My Favorite Cassette Tool: https://amzn.to/3SgxQkq Budget Cassette Tool: https://amzn.to/49b9vUb My Favorite Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3vQ7wWP Budget Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3UgoRCC My Favorite Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/48QqwDo Budget Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/47Y4Wvu My Favorite Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3SdCMqf Budget Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3vRTYdx My Favorite Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/3HBk4UJ Budget Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/42bWqaS My Favorite Tire Levers: https://amzn.to/3Hw2fqb My Favorite Chain Dry Weather Chain Lube: https://amzn.to/3vRUjNl My Favorite Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3SccPaK My Favorite Chain Wear Checker: https://amzn.to/4b8Os6p Unique Tools: Wheel Holder: https://amzn.to/42fnxSv Tire Bead Jack: https://amzn.to/4baFCVA