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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
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
Brexit and Covid 19 affected British cycling industry in a number of ways. Shortages, delays and price hikes made the life of cycle shop workers difficult. Half a year of unprecedented crowds wanting repairs done immediately and the Governments attempt to boost the economy with their £50 bike repair voucher made 2020 a very strange … Read more
Quick release skewers are found on many modern bikes. If you’ve only ever had wheels with nuts, this can seem a bit confusing. The lever that releases the wheels goes through the axle. You may have noticed that there are two quick release skewer springs at the ends of the axle. In this article we … Read more
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