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Suspension fork sag adjustment

Suspension fork sag adjustment

By on 10/08/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

One of the new repairs shortly coming to Bike Doctor is suspension sag adjustment. This is something that all mountain bike riders should do on a new mountain bike to account for their weight and riding style. It should also form part of an occasional maintenance routine. Suspension on a mountain bike reduces rider fatigue [...]

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Replacing hydraulic disk brake pads

Replacing hydraulic disk brake pads

By on 07/04/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

Big thank you to Mark’s Cycle Repairs for helping me put this repair together for the Bike Doctor App (Already in iPhone version, soon to be in Android version) Mark offers excellent prices and repairs for all sorts of bikes and if you live in the direction of Kent (Orpington) specifically then you should check [...]

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Replacing jockey wheels

Replacing jockey wheels

By on 16/02/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

We next come up to a source of squeakiness that I’ve decided to squash! My jockey wheels often result in my friends pointing and laughing at me as I squeak up a hill. They are nearly 5 years old so it’s time for a replacement. If your jockey wheels are looking worn out by rust [...]

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Fixing the most common mechanical problem with bikes in London

Fixing the most common mechanical problem with bikes in London

By on 08/02/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

If you are finding your chain slipping as you try to put your foot down then you may need to replace the cassette.

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Portable bike stand

Portable bike stand

By on 26/01/2011 in Bicycle maintenance, Cycling accessories

For a long time I resisted the urge to buy a bike stand. Eventually, I relented. A few weeks later I realised I had missed one that perhaps would have suited me better for simple jobs. Whilst there is no doubt that the one I chose does exactly what it should, the one thing it [...]

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A quick and easy solution to some of those bike repairs

By on 18/01/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

Ok, so they won’t do themselves but there are so many nifty gadgets to assist.  In Andreas’ post of yesterday "Breathing New Life Into An Old Bike", there was a picture of his bike on a workshop stand.  I’ve been toying with buying one of these for a while but I wasn’t quite sure if [...]

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Bike repair on your Android

Bike repair on your Android

By on 05/10/2010 in Features

Just over two months ago we released a very useful iPhone application for cyclists. 5000 downloads later we’ve brought that same app to cyclists with Android mobile phones. The app is called Bike Doctor and it shows you how to complete 24 common bike repairs. It will help you keep your bike in perfect working [...]

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Bike maintenance: DIY? Or get someone else to do it for you?

Bike maintenance: DIY? Or get someone else to do it for you?

By on 01/10/2010 in Bicycle maintenance

One of the most pleasurable moments as a cyclist is when you manage to solve a bike problem for yourself. This normally is followed by plenty of congratulating yourself and also telling all your friends you’ve fixed the problem so they can congratulate you too! Others are quite happy taking their bike to a knowledgeable [...]

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Bicycle repair book review

By on 03/06/2009 in Cycling accessories

Save some money on your bicycle repairs by taking a look at these books. Find out which one is the best for beginners, intermediate and advanced cyclists

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Help my bike is broken! Top 3 online bicycle repair resources

By on 17/01/2009 in Bicycle maintenance

If you want to find out how to fix a bike you have no need to go running to a professional repair shop if you harness the power of the internet! There are a lot of online bicycle repair sites out there desperately wanting your attention but I recommend you try the following three which [...]

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