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
Road Bike Tire Pressure Guide: PSI, Comfort, Grip, and Flats
Learn how to choose road bike tire pressure by rider weight, tire width, rim type, road surface, weather, comfort, grip, and puncture risk.
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.
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 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
Is Getting A Bike Tune-Up Worth It?
So you are thinking if you should get a bike tune-up or if it’s something that you can skip. Wait! Let me stop you there. If you’d like to increase the lifespan of your bicycle components and maintain the bicycle gears, while making sure that your bike is safe to ride, then Yes, getting a bike … Read more
How To Install Caliper Brakes On Bike In 9 Easy Steps!
What are caliper brakes? Good question! Caliper brakes are mechanical braking systems with a single bolt. You can install them either on the front or rear of a bike. The choice is yours. But don’t worry, I’ll get into the details of how you can install caliper brakes! Pay attention because we are about to … 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 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…