As a cyclist, sooner or later, you’ll face the challenge of a flat tire and the need to repair and inflate it. The two most common methods for inflating a tire are traditional hand pumps and modern tire inflators that use CO2 cartridges. While electric mini-pumps are becoming more popular,…
A few weeks ago we explained how to change the handlebar tape on a road or gravel bike. Well, today we’re going to follow up with another basic maintenance issue that any cyclist, beginner or experienced, should be familiar with: How to tell if the chain is worn and needs…
A clean and properly oiled chain not only prevents the drivetrain components from wear, so that the bike works more efficiently, saving you time and money, but it can also help to improve speed with no extra effort. The problem is that chain maintenance is something most cyclists don’t pay…
Most cyclists do not have an outdoor space they can use to wash their bike with a regular hose, liquid soap and brushes or soft sponges. Moreover, facilities specifically designed to wash bikes are hard to find, which is why the fastest and most efficient method is to stop at…
Nowadays, carbon is the most widely used material in bicycle manufacturing. It combines strength and lightness to produce frames with unparalleled performance. Moreover, engineers can let their imagination run wild and design highly innovative bicycles that improve rider’s performance (as long as the UCI allows it). But for a carbon…
We would like to dedicate this post to all those mechanics who suffer and curse when they see a bike in their workshop with a problem that could have been avoided if the owner had been more careful and taken the time to get informed. On behalf of all cyclists,…
Cycling as a sport has undergone a great deal of changes in the last few years. Thanks to new materials, the development of existing ones, new technologies and the invention of all kinds of tools and gadgets, anyone who wants to start cycling now has access to a variety of…
No matter if you ride a mountain, road, gravel or urban bike, one of the most common mistakes in cycling is not having the right tire pressure. Sometimes by excess, thinking that with a lot of pressure we will ride faster, or due to a misconception that tires are airtight…
In this basic maintenance guide with video tutorials we have prepared 6 essential tips for both beginner cyclists and those who have been pedaling for a long time, so that you can take care of your bike and keep it always in top shape. These are the 6 things you…
