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Replacing your bicycle tyres for a smoother ride

By on 24/02/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

In the overhauling an old bike series we come up to our latest upgrade. The bicycle tyres – a fairly economic upgrade at £25 per tyre. When do I change my bicycle tyres? If your tyre looks a little like my old tyre in the picture above then it’s probably time to upgrade. As you [...]

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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

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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Overhauling your old bike part 1

By on 31/01/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

As I mentioned last week it’s pretty easy for someone to bring a neglected bike back to life. Making it squeak free, trouble free and fast. Best of all you’ll actually be proud to ride your bike again knowing you’ve done the repairs yourself. In part 1 of the series I’ll be covering the parts [...]

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Breathing new life into an old bike

By on 17/01/2011 in Bicycle maintenance

If you’ve got a neglected bike it’s possible to spruce it up and turn it from an unloved mess to a tip-top dream machine. Whether it’s been abandoned for months or just over the Christmas break. In this overhauling an old bike series I’ll be explaining over the coming weeks how anyone can do it. [...]

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