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How to set the correct saddle height on your bike for improved comfort and performance
Our complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
Cross-chaining is a common cycling mistake – this is why you should avoid it
Is it always bad to cross-chain? Does it wear out components? This and more explained
Own a bike with SRAM Transmission? You need to read this guide
Is your Transmission drivetrain not shifting as it should? I can show you why
What is a tubeless tyre? Everything you need to know
An introduction to tubeless tyre and rim technology for bikes
How to set up a tubeless tyre without the mess in 5 simple steps
Tubeless tyre setup demystified
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
5 suspension setup mistakes you’re probably making (and how to avoid them)
Our tamed World Cup mechanic is here to help with his top tuning tips
How to adjust the handlebar height on your bike
Why and how you should experiment with bar height
Your MTB suspension is probably great – but tuning it could make it even better
We speak to J-Tech Suspension to find out how you can get the most out of your shock and fork
How to adjust your front derailleur in five simple steps
Follow our walkthrough to keep your front derailleur operating as it should
How to prepare your road bike for cold and wet conditions
Read our essential tips to prepare your bike for wet and salty roads
Basic bicycle safety check: make sure your bike is safe to ride with the M check
Make sure adult and kids' bikes are safe to ride using this beginner-friendly walkthrough and video guide
How to lubricate your bike chain in three easy steps
Take care of your chain to extend its life and keep your bike running smoothly
Six ways to improve disc-brake performance
Optimise and maintain your hydraulic disc brakes with these top tips from our resident mechanic
How to wrap handlebar tape in 8 easy steps
Follow our step-by-step guide to get your bar tape looking neat and tidy
How to set your suspension sag for the perfect mix of grip and support
Follow our easy steps for setting your suspension sag on forks, air shocks and coil shocks
How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance
Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup will help your bike work at its best
Is your bike chain in need of some TLC? Here's how to clean it in 8 simple steps
How scrubbing your chain can save money and help you gain speed
Bicycle bearings: everything you need to know
The bits that keep your bike rolling
Mountain bike frame protection: how to keep your pride and joy scratch-free
We explain the types of MTB frame protection and how to apply them to your bike
How to replace a bicycle chain
Everything you need to know about replacing a bike chain
How to adjust a rear derailleur for smooth shifting
Tips and tricks to set up your rear derailleur
How to optimise tyre pressure for speed, comfort, grip and puncture protection
Finding the right tyre pressure for your road bike can increase your speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance
Best bike tool kits | Top choices for the home mechanic
Just the job for car park maintenance and garage tinkering