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How to

Adjust Bike Brakes

Routinely adjusting your bike brakes will help them perform better and ensure you’re riding safely. The two main things you’ll want to adjust in your bike’s brake system are the brake pads and the brake cables. Wor...

How to

Measure a Bicycle Frame Size

If you’re looking to buy a new bicycle or are planning to sell one that you’ve had sitting in the garage, you need to know the size of the bike’s frame. Measuring a bike before you buy one will allow you to purchas...

How to

Ride a Bicycle

Do you want to go outside and ride a bike? Are you trying to teach someone else? Many adults never got the chance to learn how to ride a bike and many kids want to learn. There’s no reason to be embarrassed. Instead, g...

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Adjust a Shimano Front Derailleur

Any Shimano cyclist knows how frustrating it is to be unable to shift gears just as you are coming to an important point of your ride. The culprit is more often than not a maladjusted front derailleur. When the front der...

How to

Adjust Handlebars

Proper adjustment of bicycle handlebars ensures optimum comfort for the rider and enables road and mountain bikers to achieve maximum performance. Growing children also need to have their bikes adjusted each year. Luckil...

How to

Adjust Disc Brakes on a Bike

Disc brakes are one of the most common types of brakes found on bicycles. This style of brake has 2 pads that press on either side of the wheel’s rotor (a flat, perforated metal disc) to slow down the bike. Disc brakes...

How to

Change a Bicycle Brake Cable

Replacing the brake cable is a key aspect of routine bicycle maintenance. While it’s a little tricky, there’s no need to rush to a bike mechanic if your cable is past its prime. Inspect the inner cable and outer hous...

How to

Remove Rust from a Bike Chain

If your bike chain is severely rusted, replacing it entirely may be best for the health of your bike. Imperfections in severely deteriorated chains can damage other parts of your drivetrain. For bikes only suffering surf...

How to

Build an Inexpensive Electric Bicycle

An electric bike is a lot easier to build than you might think! All you need is a bike in good working order, a conversion kit, and a battery. Using a conversion kit makes the process super simple and fast. And if you sh...

How to

Remove Rust from a Bike

A rusty bike can turn an enjoyable ride into a bumpy mess or ruin your bike's overall shine. Don't take your bike to a professional for rust removal: in most case, you can remove bike rust yourself. Depending on the seve...

How to

Fix Brakes on a Bike

Fix your bike brakes like a pro with our helpful guideThere can be many problems and solutions to bicycle brakes. This article will attempt to cover the common problems with caliper type brake systems, and only mention c...

How to

Adjust Hydraulic Bicycle Brakes

Hydraulic brakes are commonly found on high-quality mountain bikes. They use a set of metal calipers to press the brake pads against the rotor whenever you squeeze the brake lever on the handlebars. While some repairs, s...

How to

Install a Bike Saddle

While your bike probably came with a stock saddle, it may feel uncomfortable to sit on if you go on a long ride. Luckily, many bike stores sell after-market saddles with additional support so you don’t get sore, and yo...

How to

Fix a Bicycle Tire Puncture

All kinds of things can puncture your bicycle tire when you’re out on a ride. A puncture hole is an inconvenience, but fortunately, it’s easy to fix with the right tools and tricks. First, remove the tire and locate ...

How to

Take the Pedals Off a Bike

If you want to upgrade or replace your pedals, you'll need to take them off first. Doing so is fairly simple as long as you know what kind of pedals you have. First, you'll have to figure out whether you need a hex key o...

How to

Replace Bike Bearings

Wheel bearings on a bike help reduce friction and keep the wheels spinning smoothly. If your bike feels rough or shaky, then you may need to replace the bearings. This job requires some time and special tools, so pay clo...

How to

Replace a Bike Hub

If your bike feels wobbly, stiff, or unsteady, there may be a problem with the hub components. The hub is the metal tube going through the middle of the wheel that houses the moving parts. Installing a completely new hub...

How to

Replace Road Bike Brakes

A road bike is a lightweight type of bicycle best for riding and racing on paved surfaces. However, like all bikes, they’ll eventually need new brake pads as the old ones wear out over time. Luckily, swapping out brake...

How to Stop a Bicycle Rim from Wobbling

A guide to truing your bicycle wheelThe best way to make sure a bicycle rim stops wobbling is through using a method called "truing" the wheel. The spokes on your bike all work together to keep the rim straight, each one...

How to

Adjust a Rear Bicycle Derailleur

Have you ever had troubles with your bike switching gears unexpectedly or not shifting correctly? Many people have this problem, but are afraid of attempting to fix it for fear of making things worse. But you don't need ...