When mountain biking, braking is crucial for a safe and enjoyable ride. If your levers are not set up correctly you may not be able to utilise all your braking power. In this article you will discover how to adjust brake levers on a mountain bike so you can take the most out of your … 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
If your bike handlebars are too close or too far then you may feel a discomfort in your upper body when riding a bike. One way to solve this is to adjust or replace bicycle handlebars for comfort of cycling. You can also move your saddle and replace the stem. In today’s article we will look at … Read more
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
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 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 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
Each Shimano part has a unique code that helps to find the right replacement. If the part number doesn’t match then the components won’t be compatible. We will endeavour to have shimano parts numbers explained to you in the following article. Items to help you with the job. Cloth. Some model numbers might be covered … Read more