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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
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Six ways to improve disc-brake performance

Optimise and maintain your hydraulic disc brakes with these top tips from our resident mechanic
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How to wrap handlebar tape in 8 easy steps

Follow our step-by-step guide to get your bar tape looking neat and tidy
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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
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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
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How to clean your bike chain in 8 simple steps

How scrubbing your chain can save money and help you gain speed
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Bicycle bearings: everything you need to know

The bits that keep your bike rolling
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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
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How to replace a bicycle chain

Everything you need to know about replacing a bike chain
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How to adjust a rear derailleur for smooth shifting

Tips and tricks to set up your rear derailleur 
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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
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Best bike tool kits | Top choices for the home mechanic

Just the job for car park maintenance and garage tinkering
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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
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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
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How to silence disc brakes: 9 ways to fix squeaking disc brakes

Here's how to stop any unwanted noise from your disc brakes 
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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
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How to service the hubs on your bike

Service your wheel bearings for a smoother ride
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How to measure bolt circle diameters – and why cranks use different BCDs

Crankset BCD demystified 
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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
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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
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Gravel bike tyre pressure explained | Recommended pressures and key points to consider

How to find the correct tyre pressure for your gravel bike 
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Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail

Get the perfect tyre pressure for any trail
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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
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How to use a torque wrench | Settings, maintenance and more explained

Learn how to use this essential bike maintenance tool correctly
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