Today, there are numerous bike repair stand options for the home mechanic. Styles and price ranges can vary drastically, so it’s critical to do your research and find the right one for your needs. With over 20 years experience as a bike mechanic – including a few
Continue reading →Sometimes you get carried away with stickers. Sometimes your tastes change. It’s tough to remove a tattoo, but not too difficult to remove stickers! This guide will cover how to remove stickers and clean sticker residue off your bike frame and fork. Assess the Situation There are
Continue reading →A cyclist writes in – they have a problem with their bike chain falling off. Do you have a similar situation? (I know it’s happened to me before!) I’ll show you how to fix a bike chain that keeps falling off. “Why does my chain keep falling
Continue reading →It takes a special type of endurance athlete to be concerned about the quality of the degreaser and chain lube they use. But I think most endurance athletes do take an interest in nature, supporting our planet, and being eco-friendly. If that’s you, you might be interested
Continue reading →Today’s question is about choosing a bike repair stand that costs under $200….
Continue reading →Looking for a nice multi-tool with plenty of Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, and a chain tool? Then read my review of the Crank Brothers Multi 17, a very nice tool with a lifetime warranty…
Continue reading →Regular grease not up to the task of securing your carbon fiber bike parts? Then try some carbon fiber assembly compound, which is like grease but made specifically for carbon parts. Here is my review of Finish Line Fiber Grip…
Continue reading →What is that plastic plate on your new rear wheel? It is called a spoke protector or a dork disc, and it is a safety feature, although it is useless. Here is how to remove it…
Continue reading →You need a neat way to finish bike cables, but… Maybe you don’t have any extra cable end caps lying around. Maybe you want to save weight. Maybe you want to keep the cable narrow so it can slip through for brake and derailleur adjustments or replacements.
Continue reading →If you are new to cycling and haven’t found the right tire lever yet, let me save you the trouble – the Pedro’s tire levers are hands down the best tire lever available. You don’t need to know anything else. But if you insist, I’ll continue my review…
Continue reading →What is both the cheapest and most useful tool that every cyclist should have? The tire lever. There is no other bike-specific tool that will get as much use from the everyday cyclist. So you have to get a good one, because when you have to fix
Continue reading →Whenever I get a new air pump, or borrow someone’s, the built-in gauge is never the same. Sometimes it is close, but when I got a pump that read 20 psi when my tires were rock solid, I knew I needed more consistent readings! So I purchased the Planet Bike Airmate…
Continue reading →There is a longstanding debate among cyclists when it comes to WD-40. Is WD-40 good for bike chains? Is WD-40 a chain lube? As an experienced cyclist, bike mechanic, and auto mechanic, I most definitely have an opinion about WD-40! Are you sure about WD-40? A reader
Continue reading →It seems like it should be simple, but it’s not. You can’t just grab any random bottle of bike chain lube and expect it to work well in all conditions. You need to choose the best chain lube for your bike and your riding conditions. Here’s how.
Continue reading →White lithium grease: it’s cheap, easy to find, and has a large number of uses. You might already have a tub of it on a shelf in your garage. (Look next to the WD-40.) Much like with WD-40, people are wondering if it works on their bikes.
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