Removing a bike chain to clean it can be really tricky and time-consuming. It’s much easier to keep the chain on when removing rust. You can remove rust from your bike chain using the following steps: Step 1 – Clean the chain thoroughly using a brush, and then a degreaser and rag Step 2 – …
Do you have a bicycle chain that skips while you ride, especially when under load? If so, you know how annoying it can be. Not only is it an unpleasant experience, but it can also be dangerous as it can cause a sudden loss of control. Chains normally skip for one of nine reasons, which …
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 …
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 …
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 …