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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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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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How to set up your mountain bike in 7 simple steps

April 8, 2022

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Whether you’ve just taken delivery of a brand-new bike or had it for years, this guide should offer some pointers on how to set up your mountain bike. Technology such as mountain bike suspension forks requires adjustment according to a host of f...

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Mountain bike tyre pressure explained | Everything you need to know

June 15, 2021

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Tyres are one of the most important components when it comes to the performance of your mountain bike – after all, they’re the only thing connecting you and your bike to the ground. As such, getting the tyre pressure on your mountain bike jus...

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Improve your bike shed security whatever your budget

May 1, 2021

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There’s no point spending big on a bike then storing it somewhere where it’s vulnerable. For those of us without the space to store our pride and joy inside the house, garages and sheds are the next best thing, but they can still be vulnerable...

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Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know

February 10, 2021

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It’s only a few years since disc brakes were anathema to many road riders. Pro riders were especially vociferous in expressing their disapproval – or, at worst, hatred – of the new braking technology. Step forward to 2021 and all but one of ...

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How to clean your bike in 7 simple steps

December 30, 2020

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A bike works more smoothly, lasts longer and looks better when it’s clean. That will make riding it more enjoyable and save you money long term. While it may be tempting to just pop it in the shed until your next ride, even a few minutes spent a...