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How to Choose the Right Tire Width for Your Rim Internal Diameter
Tire width affects far more than comfort. It changes the contact patch, cornering feel, rolling resistance, puncture protection, rim safety and the amount of…
How To Install A New Brake Hose On Hydraulic Disc Brakes Without A Mess
Replacing a hydraulic brake hose is a manageable workshop job when the brake system, hose standard and fluid type are identified before anything is…
How to fix a loose crank arm that wobbles while pedaling
A crank arm should rotate in line with the bottom bracket spindle, with no sideways movement at all. If the arm rocks when you push on the pedal, the bike…
Choosing The Right Bicycle Grease For Every Bike Job
Grease is a small workshop item with a surprisingly large effect on bicycle performance. The right lubricant can keep bearings smooth, prevent seized threads,…
Set Up Your Drop Bars for Comfortable Long Rides
A well-adjusted drop bar should give you several useful hand positions without forcing your wrists, shoulders, neck, or lower back into one fixed posture.…
How to Clean Your Bike’s Suspension Fork Seals to Prevent Leaks
A suspension fork’s wiper seals keep mud, dust and water away from the sliding stanchions and lower-leg bushings. When dirt builds up around the seal lips, it…
How to Replace a Broken Derailleur Cable End Crimp
A derailleur cable end crimp is a small metal cap fitted over the cut end of an inner gear cable. It prevents the cable strands from spreading, catching on…
How to Diagnose and Fix a Stiff Chain Link Without Cutting
A stiff chain link can make a bicycle feel rough, noisy and inefficient, even when the rest of the drivetrain appears clean. The problem is often easy to…
How To Upgrade Your Bike’s Chainrings For Easier Climbing
A steep climb becomes much more manageable when your lowest gear lets you turn the cranks smoothly instead of forcing you to grind at an inefficient cadence.…
How to Remove a Stripped Pedal Thread From a Crank Arm
A stripped pedal thread can turn a simple pedal change into a serious crank-arm repair. The aluminium threads inside the crank may be partly worn,…