Learn how to fix your mountain bike gears, brakes, wheels, suspension and frame so you aren’t stranded on the trail. Fix almost any bike component well enough to get you home. Use easily available materials and even other parts of your mountain bike to repair broken parts so you can rid...
Step-by-Step Guide for Mountain Bike Brake Adjustment Adjusting mountain bike brakes can be a simple process with the right tools and techniques. Follow these steps to properly adjust your brakes: Start by checking the brake pads for wear and tear. Replace them if they are too worn down or...
How to Fix Squeaky or Noisy Bike Brakes Sometimes brakes can cause weird noises, even when you’re not using them. Or if they’re loud when you are using them, you might just need some new brake pads. Cleaning your brake rotors, for bikes with disc brakes, is a good first step. Use...
But often itCOs hard to find the cause.Here are three common squeaks with simple, yet often surprising solutions. YouCOll find the full step-by-step instruction for each solution, plus the brake pad bed-in procedure, at mtbtips.com under the Bike Maintenance menu.Squeaky disc brakes Co ...
4. Use your brakes efficiently Braking is not that easy and it requires a littlepracticeto get the right feel for thebraking force. The basic position is with one finger on each brake. The brakes should be set so that you can ideally operate them with one finger. ...
If disc brakes aren’t bedded in correctly, they can vibrate and cause noise. Bedding in disc brakesis essential whenever you have bought a new bike or fitted new pads. The process transfers some of the pads’ material to the rotor, which allows the pad and rotor to ‘mate’ better and...
The process of fixing your bike’s caliper brakes is slightly different from that used to fix mechanical disc brakes. Let’s jump into the nitty-gritty of the procedure. Step 1. Check the brake pads Before adjusting your bike’s brakes, evaluate the brake pads first. During this process, ...
But often itCOs hard to find the cause.Here are three common squeaks with simple, yet often surprising solutions. YouCOll find the full step-by-step instruction for each solution, plus the brake pad bed-in procedure, at mtbtips.com under the Bike Maintenance menu.Squeaky disc brakes Co ...
Geometry Frame Material Tires Gearing Brakes Handlebars Accessories How To Get Started What Is a Gravel Bike? At the most basic level, gravel bikes are bikes designed for off-road riding on unpaved or gravel roads. They combine the speed and efficiency of road bikes with mountain bikes' durabil...
Stay smooth on the brakes and try to set speed before the downhill section. Don’t brake sharply during the downhill section, as this can put the bike off-balance, skid, or may make negotiating the section harder. If looking to increase your confidence, there’s no shame in starting sma...