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How to Identify and Replace a Worn Jockey Wheel
Jockey wheels are small, but they have a large effect on shifting. These derailleur pulleys guide the chain through the rear derailleur, maintain chain tension…
How to Set Up Correct Brake Lever Reach for Smaller Hands
Brake lever reach is the distance between the handlebar and the lever blade at rest. For riders with smaller hands, the factory setting can leave the fingers…
How to Remove a Seized Cassette Lockring Without Damaging the Splines
A seized cassette lockring can turn a routine drivetrain job into a frustrating battle. The lockring may have tightened under heavy pedalling, collected…
Install a Tubeless Tyre With a Hand Pump and Soapy Water
Tubeless tyres can be fitted without a compressor if the tyre, rim and valve are compatible and the bead is handled carefully. A hand pump provides enough air…
How to Diagnose Intermittent Clunking From Your Bottom Bracket
An occasional clunk from the bottom bracket area can be one of the most misleading noises on a bicycle. It may appear only when you stand on the pedals, climb…
How to Free a Stuck Seatpost From Your Bike Frame
A seatpost that refuses to budge turns a simple adjustment into a frustrating workshop session. For many Australian riders, this problem shows up after a few…
the Right Chainring Bolt Length for Your Crankset Setup
Chainring bolts look like small, simple pieces of hardware, yet choosing the wrong length is one of the most common reasons a drivetrain starts clicking,…
Replacing a Worn Chainring Bolt Without Damaging the Threads
A loose or corroded chainring bolt is a small part that can turn a pleasant ride along the Yarra River trail into a roadside headache. Many cyclists in…
Truing a buckled wheel at home without a truing stand
A wheel that hops or shudders every time it spins past the brake pads usually feels worse than the actual damage. Most riders in Australia will cop a buckle at…
Diagnosing a Creaking Seatpost and Clamp on Your Bike
A creak from your bike is enough to drive you spare on a quiet road or bush path. When it comes from underneath you, right where the seatpost enters the frame,…