Quick release skewer springs wrong way?

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 skewer installation

Sometimes a bike won’t have hexagonal nuts holding the wheels onto the frame. Instead there is a skewer that runs through the axle and this has a lever to hold the wheels in place. In this article we are going to look at bike skewer installation and help you to fit the skewers so that … Read more

How to remove rear bike wheel

Fitting a new tube? Changing your tyre? Putting on a new cassette? All of these jobs involve taking off your back wheel.  If you want to know how to remove rear bike wheel, this article will take you through the process. Tools required for bicycle rear wheel removal Cross head screwdriver. This is to loosen any handlebar … Read more

Deflated tyre – 5 methods to stop getting punctures

Deflated tyre is a common and a frustrating  occurrence for many cyclists. But is it possible to prevent it? In this article we are going to see how to stop bike wheel getting flat and discuss different puncture protection options. Finding the reason of a deflated tyre If you are getting constant punctures then first … Read more

Bike pedals replacement

How to replace old bike pedals

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

Crank arms installation

hollwtech II crank arms

There are many types of crank arms for your bike. Learn about all the differences between crank arms to choose the correct replacement and find out how to install it on your bike. If you need to remove your left crank arm first and want a help then you can find a clear guidance on … Read more

How to take front wheel off bike

Whether you have a puncture to repair or want to transport your bike you might want to remove the front wheel. What looks like a simple task can become a bit tricky especially if you have an electric motor or a dynamo hubs.. But don’t worry, in this article our experts will show you how … Read more

Bike grips removal

how to remove old bike grips

If your handlebar grips have a sticky feeling this indicates the deterioration of the rubber. The only solution is replacing them as cleaning the bike grips will not solve the problem.  Removing push on bike grips Preparation. If there is a bar end plug then remove it. For the bar ends with a screw in … Read more