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Gears & Maintenance

Bike maintenance is an important practice to ensure your bicycle stays in tip-top shape and running efficiently. With basic preventive maintenance, you can keep your bike looking good and avoid costly repairs down the line. To properly maintain your bike, you should do a full inspection of it at least monthly. These tips all help ensure your bike is in optimum condition to keep you safe while cycling!

How to Get Rust Off Bike Handlebars

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to get rust off bike handlebars

The moment you start biking on the road, your bike will be exposed to several environmental conditions that can negatively impact the bike. In particular, oxygen and water can bring rust to different parts of … Read more

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When to Replace Bicycle Tires

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise

If you rank all the bike parts in terms of importance, the bike tires should be one of the top parts. That is how important the tire is to your bicycle. As a bike owner, … Read more

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Wet vs Dry Bike Lube

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
wet vs dry bike lube

In order to keep your chain and other parts of the bike in excellent condition, it is a must to maintain and clean them regularly. Included in the maintenance is the proper application of lubricants … Read more

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How to Put Pegs on a Bike

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to put pegs on a bike

Bike pegs were generally intended for BMX bikers to perform tricks and moves that show a flair to the audience. But now, pegs are being used for many purposes, including holding passengers in the back … Read more

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How to Become a Bicycle Mechanic

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to become a bicycle mechanic

With the bike’s increased popularity during the pandemic, there is no doubt that the demand for bike mechanics has also increased tenfold. But how to become a bicycle mechanic? This content will provide different tips … Read more

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Oval Chainring vs Round

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
oval chainring vs round

Without a doubt, a chainring is one of the essential components of your bike. For many years, we have all known its functionality in transferring crank force to the drivetrain. Its round design was very … Read more

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How to Get Bike Grease Out of Clothing

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to get bike grease out of clothing

Doing your own bike maintenance can get you dirty all over. Whether it’s replacing bike parts or doing other related maintenance activities, it’s normal for your hands or clothing to have different forms of dirt, … Read more

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The Best MTB Bottom Brackets for 2023

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
best mtb bottom bracket

This article features ten of the best MTB bottom bracket for your mountain bike. The bottom bracket is an integral part of the bike as it connects the chainset to the chainrings and the pedals. … Read more

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The Best Mountain Bike Phone Mount for 2023

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
best mountain bike phone mount

For sure, biking is always fun to do and has many benefits for the body. But when you are on the road, you also need easy access to your phone for different reasons. Whether it … Read more

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The Best Bike Cable Cutters for 2023

May 1, 2023 by Patrick Wise
best bike cable cutter

As part of the bike maintenance, it is normal for every bike owner to replace, cut, or shorten bike cable. Whether it is in the brake or the bike’s derailleur, the cable of these bike … Read more

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