It’s a pleasant summer evening. The sunset looks phenomenal, the weather is delightful, and you’re cruising on your single-speed bike. A sudden jerk nearly pulls you off your bike as you find yourself annoyed to the core, seeing that your bike chain has fallen off. Again! This bike malfunction happens very commonly and can be …
Many riders are familiar with the wobble or shimmy that can sometimes occur on their bike wheels, and it’s usually not a good thing. As you ride along, the rear wheel will appear to wobble or shimmy back and forth, which can be pretty unsettling and alarming, especially for beginners. If your rear wheel feels …
You’re in a rush to pump your tire, and the gauge that’s been working fine (since forever!) just keeps on showing zero whatever you do? We’ve all been there! There are lots of common reasons why your bike pump might not be showing any pressure, including: The bike pump is not attached, the air is …
If you’re looking at what pressure your 20-inch bike tires should be, then there’s a simple answer and a more complex one. The simple first: 20-inch bike tires would generally use a PSI between 30 and 50. The exact optimal PSI would depend on the manufacturer’s suggestions, the terrain, and the type of riding you …
Instead of using the traditional degreaser found in the market, you can use a homemade one that can be prepared using ingredients easily available in your kitchens, like vinegar, baking soda, borax, table salt, etc. It can be applied simply by using some cloth and old brushes. Imagine you are on a scenic ride, but …
Getting outdoors with debris and dirt being thrown up constantly does mean your bike chain can get very filthy! You should be aware of how to deal with that mess before it begins to hamper the way in which your chain will function. But this then leads to a problem. If you search online, there’s …
There are a lot of frustrating aspects to bike maintenance. Probably the most common and annoying occurrence would have to be rusting chains. Right? Nevertheless, rusting is still an inevitable process. So, if you’re looking for a quick fix to this nuisance, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s post, I will walk you …
Getting the tire pressure right for 29ers is no mean feat. Riding with tires that are pumped up too much can lead to blowouts, and makes the riding conditions harsher. On the flip side, tires that are underinflated can get pinch punctures. Therefore, getting the tire pressure right is very important. For wet conditions, and …
Kid’s bikes are a bit different from adult bikes. They come in a more diverse range of heights, and tire sizes. The bike frame itself is also heavier, though children are much lighter than adults. All of these factors mean that the pressure of kid’s tires is much different from adults’ tires so in this …
Folding bikes are more convenient than a regular bike because if you don’t feel like riding it home you can fold it up into the size of a backpack and practically take it anywhere. Folding bikes do have a range of tire sizes but today I will explain what tire pressure you should use on …