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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,…
How to replace a clipless pedal axle without specialist tools
Clipless pedals take a beating every time you click in and out at a stop light, a café, or the top of a steep pinch. Over months of riding, the thin steel…
Stopping Chain Rust During Humid Overnight Bike Storage
Waking up to find a brown patina forming on your drivetrain is a familiar frustration for cyclists along the eastern seaboard, particularly through the long…
Adjust Your Bike’s Derailleur Limit Screws Without a Park Tool
A rear derailleur can shift poorly even when the cable, chain and cassette are in good condition. If the chain falls past the smallest or largest sprocket, the…