How to Clean a Bike Chain: Fast Wipe, Deep Clean, and Re-Lube Steps
Clean a bike chain with the right level of effort for the mess: quick wipe, on-bike scrub, deep clean, drying, relubing, and drivetrain inspection.
Bike Maintenance Tips
How to Tighten a Bike Chain: Single-Speed, Derailleur, and Safety Checks
Learn how to tighten a bike chain safely, identify when tension is actually the problem, and avoid derailleur, hub gear, or drivetrain damage.
How to Check Bike Tire Pressure: Gauge-Free Checks and Safer Limits
Learn how to check bike tire pressure with and without a gauge, avoid pinch flats, read sidewall limits, and know when a pressure guess is unsafe.
How to Adjust Bike Brakes: A Practical Maintenance Guide
Learn how to adjust bike brakes safely, check pads, cable tension, lever feel, rubbing, alignment, and when to stop and visit a mechanic.
Three Basic Bike Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself
If you have read any of my other articles you would know I am pretty adamant about bikes being a utilitarian machine. The reason I say that so much and why I believe is because I believe anyone is capable of maintaining their own bicycles and I am going to give you a few tips … Read more
How to Remove Rust From Bike In Easy Steps
Rust is a bicycle enemy! It silently eats away at the parts. Especially in places where you cannot reach. You may notice bubbling paint, and blistering, squeaky noises. This means you have got rust! Now there is no need to panic! We can work together to get that rust off of your bike. Rust Removal … Read more
How To Reinstall Bike Chain At Home!
A bike’s tires and chain are something that will need to be replaced very often. However, if you wait too long to replace a bike’s chain then it could badly affect the bike’s overall life. The drivetrain’s lifespan will be affected and then the cost to replace all of those components could be a lot. … Read more
How To Remove Bicycle Grease From Clothes In 4 Ways!
Good old grease! No matter how much you rub it, there is no getting it out of your clothes! And if you are new to the whole bicycle maintenance gig, chances are, you forgot to change clothes before you began. Didn’t you? Now who wants to waste a good set of pants or shorts? How … Read more
How To Restore A Vintage Bike In 12 Simple Steps!
Vintage bicycles have been an interesting subject for collectors and bicycle enthusiasts. And rightly so because these bicycles are the forefathers of the bicycles as we know them today. High-wheel bikes, safety bicycles, balloon-tire bicycles, and Vintage bikes from the 19th century (before World War II) have been the center of attention of many collectors. … Read more
How To Tighten and Align Brakes on Bike
Brakes are an essential part of your bike that ensures that you always have a safe ride. That is why you must take care of them regularly, regular maintenance of the bike will surely add more years to its lifespan. Adjusting and tightening brakes is easy if you are considerate about some steps. There are … Read more
How To Fix Broken Spokes In 6 Easy Steps
Spokes are the thin rods that you see between your wheel and the rim. Their basic function is to hold the wheel in shape. And while going through this, they do withstand the highest stress. Although, bike spokes are not delicate. But that does not make them indestructible! They might break which can cause a … Read more
How To Remove Bike Pedals – Bike Maintenance Tips
Casual and Professional Cyclists must possess the necessary skill to remove and change their bike pedals, it could be needed at any moment…
How To Tune Up A Bike – Bike Maintenance Tips
Tune Ups are very necessary for your bike, they keep your trusty iron steed from wearing out! Once you start keeping them in top shape…
How To Tighten Bike Brakes In 5 Easy Steps
Did you know that adjusting your brakes is very crucial for a safe ride? Regularly maintaining your bike is very necessary…