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Bike pedals have to do a lot of work. They continually revolve when pedalling, take your weight when you’re standing up to cycle and are even being used when you freewheel. All this work means that they wear out, often before other components. In today’s article we are going to look at bike pedals replacement. … Read more
The crank arms are attached to the bottom bracket axle and have a pedal at the other end. Removing a left crank arm can be a tricky task because there are many different pedal arm fittings. But don’t worry, with our help and guidance you will be able to easily remove pedal arm on a … Read more
Cycling should be comfortable. However, many modern bikes are design to offer more aerodynamic position. Luckily the bike handlebar height can be adjusted and in this article we will have a look at different ways of putting your upper body in a more upright position to enjoy a more comfortable ride. Tools required Metric allen … Read more
If a chain keeps coming off bike then this is a sign that there might be an issue with your gears, chain or the wheel. In this article we are going to look at the reasons why the chain keeps coming off and how to solve it. Chain keeps coming off bike with gears Putting … Read more
Internal hub gears are a great alternative to derailleur gears. They require little maintenance and are much more resistant to damage as the mechanism is placed inside the hub. This article describes how to adjust sturmey archer 3 speed and shimano internal hub gears for optimum performance. The 2 most common hub gears are Shimano … Read more
If the chain on your single speed or hub gear bike keeps falling off or if it feels loose then it may need to be tightened. The chain gets loose over time because it wears and stretches. In this guide we explain how to tighten bike chain correctly. The bike chain can only be tightened if … Read more
If you have bought your bike online, then it will need to be put together. You will need some tools, time and patience. Follow our guide on how to build a bike and you’ll be able to be riding that new bike and not just looking at a cardboard box. Tools required Bike stand- The … Read more
Spokes are an integral part of a wheel, if they become faulty or damaged, they should be replaced. Learn how to replace a spoke from the Cycle Maintenance Experts. They cross over each other to create triangular patterns offering a strong, lightweight structure. Depending on how many times one spoke crosses over or under is … Read more
If you’ve removed your cassette to transfer it to a new or different wheel, clean it or work on the wheel you will need to refit it. Following on from our last guide where we explained bike cassette removal we have put together a tutorial on bike cassette replacement. Reasons for bike cassette replacement Removing it … Read more
Ever wondered how to remove a freewheel from a bicycle wheel? If so, you have come to the right place. Learn the correct steps involved in freewheel removal with Cycle Maintenance Academy. A) What is a freewheel? B) A freewheel is the name for the cluster of cogs on the back wheel. A) Hang on, … Read more