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Cycle Maintenance Academy is a team of expert cycle mechanics and instructors from Manchester. We provide tips, tricks and guides to assist you in the maintenance of your bike.  If …
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Press fit bottom bracket replacement

Press fit bottom bracket standard has become increasingly popular in the cycling world, thanks to …

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Revolutionary bike tool concept

Would you like to know which revolutionary bike tool has not been invented yet? In …

Press fit bottom bracket sizes

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on press fit bottom bracket types and sizes. Whether you’re …

Shimano freehub replacement

Shimano freehub replacement is a necessary task for any cyclist who has noticed that their …

Cues Shimano groupset explained by expert

Shimano groupset – Cues

Publish 5 Cues Shimano groupset The new Shimano Cues groupset was introduced recently with the …

cartridge bottom bracket replacement

Cartridge bottom bracket replacement

Removing a cartridge bottom bracket can seem intimidating, but with the right tools and our …

BRAKES

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Drop bar brake levers adjustment

There may be many reasons for moving your drop bar brake levers.  Maybe you are …

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V brakes detachment and hook up

In the following article we are going to be looking at undoing and rejoining V-brakes. …

How to adjust brake lever reach

Brake lever too far away from handlebars? If this is the case then fear not. …

FINISHING KIT

How to replace old bike pedals

Bike pedals replacement

Bike pedals have to do a lot of work. They continually revolve when pedalling, take …

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How to replace road bike handlebar tape

Unlike the grips fitted to flat bars, because of their shape, drop handlebars are wrapped …

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How To Fit a Bike Seat

Bike seats, or saddles, sometimes need replacing, either because they are worn out or the …