Do you ever feel like your bike isn’t cooperating? Do you notice your gears slipping under pressure when you’re trying to get up a hill? If so, you’re not alone! Many cyclists have experienced this frustrating problem. I’ve ridden pretty much every type of bike that exists over the last decade or more, and I’ve …
Replacing a bike chain can be a daunting task for beginners (to say the least!) Fortunately, removing a bike chain doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a bit of practice, it’s something that only takes a few seconds. In this post, I’ll take a look at: The simple seven-step process to remove a …
Bicycle chains certainly do stretch! The more you ride, the more your bike chain will stretch. Chains stretch for a variety of reasons, including excess dirt and grime, and normal wear and tear. It is important to take measurements of your chain regularly, to keep on top of its maintenance. The cassette will be worn …
When fixing or maintaining a bike, you often need to take off the back wheel. Quick-release (QR) systems make it easy to do this. However, it’s a bit more difficult if you have a thru-axle, especially if there’s no lever. Here’s how you do it: You can take off the back wheel of a bike …
You might not notice for some time that the hub on your wheel is riding rough. Your riding will most likely feel “off” in some ways. How can you sort this out? Rear hubs are normally pretty easy to fix on mountain bikes. There are two main types: Cup-style mountain bike hubs Cartridge-style mountain bike …
Bikes start to feel wobbly and make clicking noises once in a while. The bike moves to and fro, and it is difficult to control it or make precise movements for tricky turns or descents. Not only is that annoying when taking your bike out for a spin, but it’s also dangerous. If you are …
V-brakes are one of the most common styles of brakes on the market. Converting your cantilevers to V-brakes can seem daunting at first, but it’s pretty easy once you know what parts you need and how to install them. Your cantilever brakes are great, but you’d love them even more if you could get better …
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 pump is not working or 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 working or showing any pressure, including: The …