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 …
Many serious bike enthusiasts are not keen on having a kickstand built onto their bike. It adds extra weight, manages to catch dirt, and will generally get in the way. So, some riders will even remove a kickstand if their bike comes with one. When that’s the case, you need to know about the other …
Some people prefer a complete steel frame, whereas others like a complete carbon fiber frame. Carbon fiber in general is lighter and more comfortable to ride than steel. It’s also possible for some parts of a bike to be steel and for others to be carbon. In this article, I will explain everything you need …
When it comes to adding lubricant or oil to your bicycle, then you tend to have two names that stand out from the crowd. Those names are 3 in 1 Oil and also WD40. But what’s the difference between the two? 3 in 1 oil is useful as a way of oiling a bike chain …
There used to be a time when you’d just pump the tires of your touring bike, and that was all. But, with modern advancements, newer discoveries into the subject of tire pressures have been made. Now, in general, the single most impactful improvement you could make to a bike is its tire pressure. What’s The …