Once you’ve put some big hours in on your disc brake-equipped bike, you’ll start to incrementally wear down the pads and the rotors. If your brakes start to feel less effective, but you’re certain there’s still life left in the pads and that everything is aligned, check to see ...
If you consistently get pinch flats, particularly on a mountain bike, it may be time to convert to tubeless.If you have a pinch flat, be sure to check that the tyre’s sidewall isn't cut as well. Rim tape or spoke punctureThoroughly check your rim tape to make sure it fully covers ...
In addition to sitting on a motorcycle you like to see if you feel comfortable, also try moving it back and forth. Put it on the stand and the center stand, and wheel it around a little. You should be able to easily handle the bike both in and off the saddle. ...
A Mongoose bike has back brakes that are similar to those on a ten-speed. A front handle pulls a cable attached to a bolt inside a yolk-style harness. This pulls the two back brakes together and applies pressure to the wheel rim. The brakes generally function very well, but can break ...
all when compressed. The most common rim brake types are the cantilever brake and the V-brake, and the method of stuck brake repair is similar for each. Knowing how to correctly clean and remove brakes will allow you to repair them on your own, without an expensive trip to a bike shop...
Wheelchairs have brakes controlled from their handlebars, which pull on metal cables in a similar way to bike brakes. Unlike bikes, wheelchairs brake by clamping a piece of metal down onto the top of the tire tread so the wheels can't rotate. If you push the brake handle down, a lever ...
You want to stick the 5mm hex wrench in the front part of the brake. This is either a bolt or a notch that fits a hex wrench. You will be using it to control and adjust your movements. You then want to put on the 10 mm on the bolt on the back of the brake calipers. By turn...
If you have a master link, line the slots up with the pins and just tug it a little with your hand to snug it. Don’t worry about tightening it all the way. Put the chain back on the chainring and lock the rear brake of your bike. Backpedal the cranks so that the master link...
Adjust Brake Arm Tension Now check your brake arm tension. The brake arms should have good spring tension, which makes them release when you let go of the brake lever. If there isn’t much tension, you may have to increase it on both sides. Undo both bolts one at a time, but don’...
Bikepacking, in simple terms, is an overnight or multi-day adventure on your bike. The emphasis is on self-sufficiency and packing light. Bikepacking adventures often take you well away from civilisation, frequently on a gravel or mountain bike, although as we’ll come on to, you can gobik...