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Road bike tire pressure explained | Everything you need to know

Finding the right tyre pressure for your road bike can increase your speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance

2 years ago

Buyer’s guide to bike brake and gear cables | What’s the difference between road and mountain bike cables?

What are the differences between brake and gear cables? And how do they work?

2 years ago

Basic bicycle safety check: make sure your bike is safe to ride with the M check

Including video guides to make sure both adult and kids' bikes are safe to ride using this beginner-friendly walk-through

2 years ago

How to turn an old hardtail into a super commuter

Breathe new life into your old mountain bike with our handy guide

2 years ago

How to set up your mountain bike in 7 simple steps

Get the basics nailed for more comfort and speed

2 years ago

How to adjust the handlebar height on your bike

Why and how you should experiment with bar height

2 years ago

How to set the saddle height on your bike

Complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt

2 years ago

Why you should recycle tyres and inner tubes – and how to do so

Environmentally friendly and thrifty ways to get more out of your tyres and tubes

3 years ago

Bike cassettes explained

Everything you need to know about bike cassettes, including how they work, gearing options, materials and more

3 years ago

How to change a bike tyre – and our tips for fitting tight tyres

Technique, tips and tools – everything you need to know about fitting bike tyres

3 years ago