Maintenance
The do’s and don’ts of bringing your bike to the mechanic this spring
March 22nd, 2019 by Philippe Tremblay | Posted in Maintenance | 1 Comment »
Building a good relationship with your mechanic and local bike shop
Getting your bike out of hibernation
March 17th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Bikes+Frames, Maintenance | No Comments »
No matter the condition you find your bike in spring, these tips will get your whip ready to ride
5 essential tools for the new home bicycle mechanic
March 11th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance, News | No Comments »
Expand your wrenching abilities with these instruments
Shifting off? It may be your derailleur hanger
September 1st, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
No matter how good you are at adjusting or maintaining your drivetrain, a bent derailleur hanger means you’ll likely never get your rear derailleur shifting just right.
How to size a chain correctly
July 15th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Keep your drivetrain working at its best with the right length of links
How to fix a creaky bike
June 17th, 2018 by Philippe Tremblay | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
If your bike is making undesirable noises, these parts that require tightening, greasing or cleaning could be the culprit.
Get a handle of your headset
May 16th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
You’ll improve your bike’s steering and braking
Dust off your ride with this easy 8-step spring tune-up
April 8th, 2018 by Philippe Tremblay | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Lennard Zinn, the author of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, has some tips you can use to tune up your bike this spring.
Your bike needs to stretch before a ride, too
March 30th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
If your bike has new cables ensure the shifting is smooth by taking care to let the cables settle in
Replacing a cassette and chainrings
January 28th, 2018 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
How to keep the toothiest parts of your bike in top shape
