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How to Replace a Worn Outboard Bottom Bearing Without a New Crank
Most riders assume a knocking crankset means a new chainset is on the cards, yet the actual culprit is often a pair of tired bearings pressed into the bottom…
Diagnosing a Grinding Bottom Bracket When the Rain Hits
A grinding noise from the bottom bracket area tends to show up at the worst possible time, usually halfway through a wet commute across Sydney's inner west or…
How to Fit Road Bike Fenders Without Brake Rub
A good fender set keeps spray, grit and road grime off your clothing without turning a tidy road bike into a noisy, rubbing mess. The key is to treat the job…
How to Align Your Bike's Fork and Frame After a Crash Using a String Test
A crash can leave even a high-quality bicycle feeling slightly off. A handlebar that points a few degrees away from the front wheel, a strange click under…
How to Fix a Leaky Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper With New O-Rings
Few things stop a ride faster than a spongy lever and a caliper that drips fluid onto the rotor. Hydraulic disc brake systems are wonderfully reliable when…
Choosing the correct chain for your 12-speed or 11-speed drivetrain
Picking the right chain is one of those small workshop decisions that quietly decides whether your bike shifts crisply on the morning commute or misses gears…
Removing a broken shift cable from inside a shift lever housing
A snapped shift cable is one of those annoying mechanical surprises that always seems to occur halfway through a commute, just as you are cresting the Bridge…
How to Clean and Recondition Dry-Rotted Bar Tape
Bar tape takes a beating. Every ride pushes sweat, sunscreen, dust and grime into the wrap, and after a couple of seasons the clean surface starts to feel…
Setting Up Your Bike's Gears for Smooth Cross-Chain Shifts
Cross-chain shifting happens when the chain runs from the biggest chainring at the front to the biggest cog at the back, creating a sharp diagonal that no…
How to replace a worn pedal bearing set on clipless pedals
Clipless pedals take a real beating, especially if you ride through the dusty trails around the Yarra Valley or commute daily across inner Sydney. The sealed…