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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
How to clean your bike chain 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
How to change a bike tyre – and our tips for fitting stubbornly tight tyres
Technique, tips and tools – everything you need to know about fitting bike tyres
Bike cassettes explained: everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about bike cassettes, including how they work, gearing options, materials and more
How to silence disc brakes: 9 ways to fix squeaking disc brakes
Here's how to stop any unwanted noise from your disc brakes
How to maintain your electric bike, from servicing to washing electrical parts
How to wash an ebike, how to update a motor's firmware and other ebike maintenance basics explained
How to service the hubs on your bike
Service your wheel bearings for a smoother ride
How to measure bolt circle diameters – and why cranks use different BCDs
Crankset BCD demystified
How to fit, remove and change bike pedals
We talk you through how to fit and remove your bike pedals in this clear step-by-step guide for beginners
How to repair a punctured tubeless tyre
Tubeless technology has revolutionised the way we ride, both on and off-road, but it’s not totally foolproof
Gravel bike tyre pressure explained | Recommended pressures and key points to consider
How to find the correct tyre pressure for your gravel bike
Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Get the perfect tyre pressure for any trail
How to remove and install a bike wheel | Step-by-step guide to quick-release and thru-axle wheels
Everything you need to know to remove and install a bike wheel
How to use a torque wrench | Settings, maintenance and more explained
Learn how to use this essential bike maintenance tool correctly