Before (top) and after We’re noticing a distinct theme to your bodged trailside repairs – cable ties and sticks. Clearly if you’re looking for a universal...
Get stuck in There ought to be a mountain bikers’ version of the old Scissors, Paper, Stone game that hinges upon Sticks and Derailleurs. There can’t...
Not pretty, but it worked So there we were, happily trundling along on the second day of the TransWales stage event. One of the key considerations...
We’re often [1] asked, “How do I know when such-and-such a component is worn out?” Generally it’s not hard to tell – worn parts tends...
Suffering from a stinky helmet (stop sniggering at the back)?
Most bikes are designed for men. Here’s how to make them more suitable for women… The differences There are all sorts of differences between men and women,...
It was here that the singlespeed decision was made. No gears in the shed, no gears on the bike.
Last week we gave you a brief run-down on the possible pitfalls that you may encounter when embarking upon building up your own bike from...
There’s a well-established progression to bike ownership. You start by buying an inexpensive bike. You ride it. Gradually you begin to feel the need (or...
If, like most of us, you’ve been merrily swapping inner tubes when you get a puncture, you’ve probably built up a sizable stock of perforated...
Fork Air Pressure Finder // Looking for fork setup starting points? Here are the manufacturers’ recommended settings for a selection of popular forks. Choose a fork...
We've covered the front end before, and here we're running through rear suspension...
I’ve used thumb shifters on my commuting bike for years now and have always appreciated the simplicity of them. In fact so much so, that...
Read Bikemagic.com’s expert guide to getting your bike ready for the Cancer Research UK’s Cycle for Life So you’ve got your eye on taking part in...
It’s easy to forget about your bottom bracket. It’s hidden away in the frame, all but invisible. The only time it makes its presence felt...
Dissatisfied with your sprockets? Suffering gear envy? Existing transmission shot to pieces? Now may be the time for an upgrade to n+1 speeds… We’ve covered...
Spot the difference If you’ve been keeping up with our maintenance articles, you’ll have noticed a bit in the one about rear mechs that mentions worn...
Between Monday Maintenance and our Scoop’s Scooter build up features we’ve covered most maintenance and mechanical issues that can be easily sorted in the home...
Anyone chuckling can clear off right now and do something useful with their spannering supremacy like helping out on the Maintenance section of the forum.
Between Monday Maintenance and our Scoop’s Scooter build up features we’ve covered most maintenance and mechanical issues that can be easily sorted in the home...
Pedals are one of the most forgotten components on your bike, yet they have to support all your pedalling and jumping forces with just one...
First of all, thanks to Tom for the idea of covering pedals in our regular Monday maintenance feature.
Brakes rapidly go downhill from new, so good maintenance is important...
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