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Bike Maintenance - Page 4

Fork tuning for beginners

So you’ve got a new bike complete with shiny new suspension forks. Or you’ve got some shiny new suspension forks...

Tool-free tube change

Got a flat out in the wilds? You don’t really want to be faffing about repairing it – just stick...

Simple fork servicing

After the last couple of weeks’ articles you should know what most of the bits of your suspension fork are...

Replace a worn ring

Moving parts wear out, particularly moving parts that are in constant contact with other moving parts. And even more so...

Replace a broken spoke

Ah, the humble spoke. A bike component of such little significance to most riders that it barely even registers as...

Replace your shock bushings

These days most full suspension bikes are fairly reliable, but there’s one bit that regularly gives up the ghost –...

Shortening disc brake hoses

Most brake systems come pre-assembled, filled with fluid and ready to bolt on to your bike. But with such a...

Disc brake pad replacement

There’s no shortage of consumable items on a typical mountain bike, and brake pads are amongst the most consumable of...

Fitting your front end

For a bit of a change, there are no moving parts involved in this week’s maintenance wibble. Not in the...

Rim replacement

Bike wheels are remarkable things. A well-built wheel will last for a long time. In fact, unless you hit it...