Cartridge bottom bracket replacement

cartridge bottom bracket replacement

Removing a cartridge bottom bracket can seem intimidating, but with the right tools and our experts’ guidance, it’s a task that you will be able to accomplish in your workshop.In this article, we’ll discuss the advantages of sealed bottom brackets and provide a guide to changing them. So here it is, a step-by-step guide to … Read more

Bottom bracket tools

If your bottom bracket doesn’t function properly then you may want to replace it or upgrade it. Because they attach to the bottom bracket shell differently you will need to know which of the bottom bracket tools you will need for the job. In this article I will show you different types of bottom bracket … Read more

Putting wider tires on a road bike

If you’re a road cyclist, you might have heard the conventional wisdom that narrower tyres are better for speed and performance. Recent research has shown that putting wider tires on a road bike can offer significant advantages, including improved comfort, handling, and speed on surfaces like tarmac. In this article, our guest expert from Vittoria … Read more

Drop bar brake levers adjustment

adjusting drop bar brake lever

There may be many reasons for moving your drop bar brake levers.  Maybe you are uncomfortable with the current position, perhaps you had a crash and the lever has shifted position or perhaps the two levers are at different heights or angles. In this article we will show you how o adjust the vertically and … Read more

Shimano jockey wheels which way round?

If your old Shimano jockey wheels are worn or broken they can make an unpleasant noise and may affect gear shifting. In the worst-case scenario, they can even damage your derailleur. Shimano jockey wheels which way round do they go? When replacing pulleys you need to make sure that the new ones are compatible with … Read more

Jockey wheels compatibility

If you have worn jockey wheels on your derailleur then you may want to replace them. They will be noisy when cycling and may affect gear shifting. Finding the correct pulleys may feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But fear not as in this article we will show you how to find … Read more

Sram parts compatibility

If any of your Sram components break, you will need to know if the replacement part is compatible. Today we are going to talk about Sram parts compatibility and whether you can mix parts from different Sram group sets and disciplines. Companies like Sram research and develop their components to offer the maximum performance. Sram’s … Read more

Flat bar shifters not comfortable

If your flat bar shifters are not comfortable it could be that they aren’t in the correct position. Moving them even slightly could help you access the levers more easily, improving  gear changing  efficiency. Many flat bar shifters have an indicator showing either the gear number or whether you have selected a high or low … Read more

How to adjust brake lever reach

Brake lever too far away from handlebars? If this is the case then fear not. Brake levers are often equipped with a reach adjust mechanism. This brings the lever closer or further from the handlebars. Find out how to adjust brake lever reach in this article. Common questions about how to adjust brake lever reach … Read more

Shimano part numbers explained

Have you ever had shimano part numbers explained to you? Each Shimano bike component comes with a unique part number. This not only helps us to define what kind of part it is but also what kind of cycling it is designed for, which generation it belongs to and if there are any variations within … Read more