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Maintenance

15 common home maintenance mistakes (and how to avoid them)

February 10, 2023

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It’s all too easy for a simple workshop job to escalate into a time-consuming odyssey. We’ve all been there. From rounding a bolt or taking on a job that’s deceptively hard to simply misplacing a tool, bike maintenance can quickly become fru...

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Bicycle chain wear explained | How to know when to replace a bike chain

January 25, 2023

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Knowing how to check your bicycle chain for wear can prevent you from being stranded on the roadside with a broken chain, keep your drivetrain running efficiently, and, in the long run, save you money. In this guide, we’ll take a look at what ch...

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How to replace your cassette

November 10, 2022

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Knowing how to remove and replace the cassette (the cogs on the rear wheel) on your bike is an important and easy task that any home mechanic should get familiar with. Why would you want to remove your cassette? Well, if you ride your bike a lot a...

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How to replace a bicycle chain

September 22, 2022

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Knowing how to fit a bicycle chain is an essential skill for any home mechanic. Chains are one of the consumable parts of your drivetrain and wear with use over time. You can slow down drivetrain wear by staying on top of maintenance, such as clea...

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Quick links explained: compatibility, how to fit a quick link and can you use it more than once?

September 10, 2022

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Quick links can be used to hold your chain together, making your life a whole lot easier when it comes to maintenance, cleaning or getting you home should your chain break out on a ride. In this guide, we’ll take a look at what a quick link is, ...

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Drivetrains explained: all of the parts that make your bike go

August 29, 2022

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The drivetrain on a bike enables you to pedal forward and typically change between gears, making it easier or harder for you to ride on a given gradient. Here, we describe the different bike components that make up a drivetrain and explain their f...

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How to silence disc brakes: 9 ways to fix squealing disc brakes

August 23, 2022

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Disc brakes offer confidence-inspiring and consistent braking, even in wet weather. They’re generally very reliable and durable components, but disc brakes can make a lot of noise if they’re not set up correctly or contaminated. That noise can...

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Everything you ever wanted to know about cleaning your bike chain

August 20, 2022

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Cleaning the chain on your bike is a key part of reducing wear, improving performance and showing love to your bike. This is the ultimate guide to cleaning bicycle chains, and likely contains more information than you bargained for. Your bicycle c...

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Seven trailside repairs you need to know

July 8, 2022

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The best medicine is often preventive and the best way to avoid mechanicals on the trail is to safety check your bike before you hit the singletrack. The best tool kits for bikes will help maintain your bike and the best bike repair stands hold it o...

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Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank

June 16, 2022

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Getting fitter and more aero, or splashing out on the latest superbike, are ways to go faster (or lighten your wallet), but few of us have the time or money. Thankfully, some of the best bike upgrades present simple and often affordable ways to ri...