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Diagnosing Lateral Wobble in Your Rear Wheel After Spoke Replacement
A side-to-side shimmy in your rear wheel rarely shows up at the worst possible moment, but it always feels that way. You have just finished swapping out a…
How to Install Handlebar Tape for a Clean Overwrap Finish
A fresh wrap of bar tape transforms how any bike feels. The hoods sit softer under your palms, the drops have a bit of cushion on rough roads, and the whole…
How To Fix A Noisy Pedal That Clicks On Every Revolution
A pedal that clicks once on every revolution can make an otherwise quiet bike sound as though something is about to fail. The noise may come from the pedal…
How to Choose the Right Disc Brake Rotor Size for Your Frame and Fork
Choosing a disc brake rotor size is more involved than simply fitting the largest disc that will clear the wheel. Rotor diameter affects braking power, heat…
How to Replace a Broken Spoke Without Re-Tensioning the Entire Wheel
A broken spoke can make a reliable wheel look like a major workshop job, but replacing one spoke is usually a local repair. If the rim is still reasonably…
How To Clean And Lubricate A Sticky Suspension Fork Stanchion
A suspension fork stanchion should move smoothly through its dust wiper with very little resistance. When it feels sticky, squeaks, or leaves a dark ring of…
How to Adjust Front Derailleur Height and Angle
Learning how to adjust your front derailleur height and angle can transform slow, noisy gear changes into clean shifts. The derailleur cage must sit close…
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…