Learn how to fix and change a flat bicycle tire. This step-by-step guides makes flat repair simple and easy.
To reconnect this type you don’t even need any tools. Simply slide both ends of the link together and then rotate your chain on the bike until the quick release is on top and the pedal is facing forward. With both wheels on the ground, compress your brakes so your bike doesn’t move...
A bike lock is your primary line of defense against thieves. Learn to choose the right one for your riding style and storage location.
Cleaning and lubing a bike chain is sort of like changing the oil on a car — everyone talks about how important it is, but few actually know why, how, or how often to do it... That said, regular cleaning and lubing of your chain makes for a smoother, quieter ride as well as a...
Find the master link Break the chain Don’t lose the master link Remove the chainHow to remove a bike chain If you don’t have a master link: Use a chain tool to push a pin almost all the way out of the back of the chain Stop before the pin falls out to make it easier to put...
One of the important steps in mountain bike chain installation is the removal of an old one. To remove a bike chain, locate the lower stretch of the chain and push out one of the pins. If the chain has a master link, you can disconnect the master link, and it will come off. If ...
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If you don’t have a chain cleaning device at hand, you can use an old toothbrush to degrease the bike chain Apply some degreaser to the toothbrush and backpedal while you hold it to the chain at various angles to remove gunk completely; a larger brush may be needed for cleaning the co...
removing the broken link and re-attaching the remaining loose ends. On bikes with derailleurs, there are enough extra links that it’s no problem to remove a couple. On a single-speed bike, you probably won’t have enough slack in the chain to remove a link, you’ll need to borrow ...
An illustrated & highly detailed account of building a bike from the ground up for a round-the-world cycling adventure (and then riding it!).