Maintenance
What is ‘cable stretch’? And why you should pre-stretch cables for better shifting and braking
May 11th, 2020 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Cables elongate slightly with use and, over time, performance suffers
How to tune your rear derailleur with tools you have at home
April 29th, 2020 by Lily Hansen-Gillis | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Fix that pesky shifting issue without leaving the house
Wheel truing: how to take out the bends and bumps in a rim
April 20th, 2020 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
You don’t need a stand to do basic truing
Bicycle chain lube 101
October 21st, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | 1 Comment »
Keep your drivetrain in top shape
Parting and replacing disc brake pads
October 20th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
When to replace your pads and when to just separate them
Pre-race bike maintenance before your first cyclocross event this fall
October 18th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Cyclocross, Maintenance | No Comments »
Don’t stress yourself needlessly out by arriving with a bike that is in desperate need of some TLC
Getting your bike clean right after the ’cross race
September 25th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Cyclocross, Maintenance | No Comments »
The proper steps, at the proper times, will keep your bike running smoothly throughout the muddy season
How to hit your bike
August 16th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Sometimes a repair needs some force
How to size a chain correctly
August 6th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
Keep your drivetrain working at its best with the right length of links
Get a handle of your headset
August 6th, 2019 by Canadian Cycling Magazine | Posted in Maintenance | No Comments »
You’ll improve your bike’s steering and braking
