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 ...
bicycle maintenance
A quick and easy solution to some of those bike repairs
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 ...
Breathing new life into an old bike
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 ...
Replacing handlebar grips
In this quick, 3 minute repair I demonstrate how you can replace your handlebar grips. These grips need replacing when they start to fade. It’s a nice, cheap upgrade (£15 - £25) you can do yourself that will provide a more comfortable feel for your ...
Bike maintenance: DIY? Or get someone else to do it for you?
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 ...
Bike repair on your iPhone
As of about 3 hours ago you can now download a new app for your iPhone that helps you maintain your bike. The App is called Bike Doctor and is available from: http://bikedoctorapp.com/ UPDATE: The App has reached number 1 in the Sports category! ...
The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Maintenance Review
If you bumped into me in the street and asked me what my main gripe about cycling is I would without hesitation be annoyed at you bumping into me! But seriously, my main gripe is the maintenance. I figured out how to do a range of repairs on my bike ...
Inside Westminster’s bike maintenance course which is both informative and highly entertaining
On Tuesday of last week I received an unexpected compliment. I was contacted by David from Cycleconfident.com. He told me he wanted to handout my free bike maintenance manual at the training courses they run. It was good to see the manual, which has ...
London cyclist blog newsletter launched plus bicycle maintenance eBook giveaway
Today there are two very exciting bits of news I’m pleased to announce. The first is that the London Cyclist blog email newsletter officially starts today. Woo! Secondly, I’m giving away a free bicycle maintenance eBook to celebrate the ...
Splashing the cash on bike upgrades
Ever so often a bike needs a bit of love to be kept running smoothly and to keep providing a comfortable ride free of annoying noises. So recently I got myself down to the local bike shop and picked up: New lock New chain New brake ...
Bike Lubricant: Which Part of Your Bicycle Should You Lubricate?
In last months bicycle maintenance post I discussed the most important bit of maintenance you can do. Keeping your bike clean. The second most important is keeping it well lubricated. Yet, this is an area where many people make errors that can cause ...
How to Clean Your Bike – Our Bike Cleaning Guide
Set aside 30 minutes this weekend to get down and dirty with your bike. If you do you will keep that new bike feeling for longer and enjoy a smoother ride with crisp gear shifting. Can’t beat it! So make sure before you head home today you pickup any ...
Bicycle repair book review
Have you ever been shocked at the high price of repairs that bike shops quote? The solution is simple and is available in the repair books listed in this post. Whilst we have already covered online bicycle repair resources, books can be an ...
Help my bike is broken! Top 3 online bicycle repair resources
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 ...