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How to clean and polish aluminium frame scratches
A scratch on an aluminium bicycle frame can appear after a chainstay rub, a kerb strike, or a bike leaned against a rough wall. It may also collect grit and…
How To Replace A Worn Bottom Bracket On A Press-Fit Frame
A press-fit bottom bracket can give smooth, quiet service for thousands of kilometres, but its bearings eventually develop play, grinding or a rough feel.…
How to install a chain catcher to prevent dropped chains
A dropped rear chain is more than an inconvenience: it can slap the spokes, damage paint, bend the derailleur hanger or leave a rider stranded beside the road.…
How to Diagnose Chain Skipping That Only Happens Under Heavy Load
Chain skipping that appears only under heavy pedalling load is often called a chain jump or a drivetrain skip. The chain may hop over a rear sprocket, a pedal…
How to Remove a Stuck Quick Release Skewer From a Fork Dropout
A quick release skewer should let you remove a wheel without tools, but years of dirt, corrosion, overtightening or a bent rod can turn a simple job into a…
How to align disc brake calipers with a business card
A disc brake caliper should sit squarely over the rotor, with both pads running clear of the metal and the rotor spinning without a rhythmic scrape. A business…
How to Lubricate a Freehub Pawl System for Faster Engagement
A freehub pawl system uses spring-loaded dogs to lock the cassette to the rear hub while you pedal. Dirt, old grease or a weak spring can stop the paws…
Fix a loose headset without replacing bearings
Fixing a loose headset without replacing bearings starts with separating play from genuine bearing damage. A loose cup, excessive bearing play or incorrect…
Restore a rusty chain with vinegar and lubricant
A rusty chain can make an otherwise serviceable bicycle feel rough, noisy and unsafe. This workshop method shows how to restore a rusty chain with white…
How to Choose the Correct Rotor Size for Your Disc Brakes
Choosing the correct rotor size for your disc brakes involves more than finding the largest option available. The rotor must fit the hub and frame or fork,…