Tips English

Here follows a list of useful subjects and practical tips. If you have any comments or questions, please let me know.

Practical information (in Dutch):

Videos about general bicycle technique

A first series of bicycle technique and maintenance videos. Made by me in cooperation with the Royal Dutch Cycling Association. Dutch spoken with English subtitles.

Magura hydraulic rim brakes

We have made instruction movies for the HS11 and HS33 hydraulic rim brakes in association with Magura.
But to be honest, these movies are superfluous, because Magura brakes don’t break down.
Don’t forget to bring a service kit, if you take an airplane.

  1. In the first movie I explane how to adjust the levers and change the brake pads.
  2. In the second movie I show how to replace a line (although this is hardly ever neccessary)
  3. In the third movie I show how to add oil.

Good luck! (if the movies don’t show, press here)

1. Adjust the levers and change the brake pads:

2. Replace an oil line:

3. Add oil:

More practical tips

Watch repair movies

Rohloff-naaf

We also made Rohloff films. Why? Because we are the biggest Rohloff dealer in the Netherlands and I believe cyclists should be able to fix their own bike. Or at least try to.

Eric Schuijt en Bernhard Rohloff voor De Vakantiefietser

Eric Schuijt en Bernhard Rohloff voor De Vakantiefietser

 

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5 reacties op “Tips English”

  1. Marie Wycisk

    Dear Eric holiday cyclist
    I am coming to Amsterdam and planning to cycle the Danube starting 3rd May 2024. I am wanting to explore hiring or purchasing a bike to ride with panniers.
    A bike that is light weight as have knee problems and low gears would be my preferred option.
    I currently ride a 17 inch Giant Alias mountain bike
    Can you please advise me of some suggestions of bike options?
    I am unclear whether to hire or purchase a bike as traveling onto several places after the Danube ride. Is there an option to ship the bike home after i return to Amsterdam and receive the tax rebate if the bike travels separately to me, as I return home to Victoria Australia in August 2024
    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    If i purchased a new bike would it be ready for me to ride come the 3rd May so I can get used to it come the big ride.
    Bikes in the past have included Giant Hybrid, Azzuri road bike and now the mountain bike.
    You are currently organising a bike for my cycling companion Lillian Duthie for this trip.
    Thank you
    Kind regards
    Marie

  2. Barbara Appleby

    Hello Eric – I am travelling to The Netherlands, Belgium and northern France for an 8 week cycling tour and a Dutch cyclist I met touring in NZ last month sent me your contact. I want to purchase a second hand bicycle when I arrive on 26 March as I don’t want to fly from Vancouver Island, BC with my bicycle. I’m wondering if you sell any reconditioned bicycles or if you can recommend a shop please? I am a short lady 5’ 2” and I currently own a Surly LHT, a 1960’s Raleigh Sports 3 speed and an Opus Mondaro. I cycle tour in NZ on my Raleigh and though she is an old steel bicycle we have toured over 20,000 kms together. As you say a bicycle is a very convenient way to travel.

    I am also wondering if you might suggest a few scenic routes in the Netherlands as there are many options unlike cycling NZ, Alaska or western Canada where there might be only one route. I am interested in seeing various landscapes, architecture and historical sites. As I’m planning to loop south through Belgium I am looking at the Flanders Route to connect to Arras, Ypres and Dunkirk. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate hearing from you.

    I am a Warm Showers host and I hope to meet other hosts along my route and I am also planning to camp. Are there any good websites for cyclists tent camping?

    Thank you very much Eric for your advice. 🙂

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