Both rim brakes and hydraulic disc brakes require bedding in, though rim brakes are much simpler as the pads are a rubber compound that will generally bed in over the duration of the first ride. The reason you’ll need to bed your brakes in is they wo
“Breaking” in your bike sounds a bit ominous, but its something that will need to be done to every bike, with different components requiring break in at different points. The main components that require breaking (or bedding) in are the brake pads, g
The derailleur hanger is the bracket positioned between the frame and the derailleur and is the one part on your bike that in some circumstances is actually designed to break. Bit strange we know, but the idea is should the derailleur contact a rock
While most of the leg work for bike assembly has been done by ourselves, there are some tools required for fully assembling it, and also some tools we’d consider to be essential for carrying out repairs and routine maintenance to keep your bike runni
Once you’ve set up your bike at home, you’ll probably consider it done, after all, you can now ride your bike as its assembled! Even though we’ve already inflated your tyres, its worth considering what the correct pressure is for yourself. This espec
Cleaning your Bike. 1. Apply a bike cleaning spray over the bike, allow time for the spray to break down the dirt on the bike. After a couple of minutes work the cleaner around the bike with a soft bristled brush. 2. Using a water and bike cleaner mi
Remove the air cap on the crown of the fork to uncover the air valve. Attach the high-pressure shock pump to the fork until snug and pressure reads on gauge. Inflate the fork the recommended pressure, this is a rough guide to get a base pressure but
Clean bike down, remove front wheel insert brake pad or bleed spacer to caliper. pull the lever hood back to uncover the bleed port screw. Using a T10 remove the bleed port screw and insert a syringe with 15ml of DOT5.1 brake fluid. Remove the bleed
1. The chain wear indicator is a good guide to let you know when to change either the chain, cassette or both on your bike. Maintaining the chain and cassette will make the rest of your drive chain last longer and keep your bike running spot on. The
You know the old cliché "prevention is better than cure"; well it's only a cliché because it's true. When it comes to looking after your bikes during the winter there's a number of things that you can do to make their life longer and your life easier
Cleaning the chain on your bike is a crucial part of general bike care and doing it will keep you riding faster, for longer and save you money. Read our guide to cleaning your bicycle chain. Chains are a consumable part of a bike’s drivetrain. This m
Mountain bikes can take a lot over the course of a good ride, but they’re not actually indestructible. Like with any machine, they need a bit of tender loving care from time to time in order to stay in good condition. Without proper maintenance, you
Taking the wheels off your bike might seem counterintuitive, but there are plenty of reasons you might want to do it. If you’re driving to a race or off for a cycling holiday, you may need to remove a wheel to store your bike on a rack or in the back
Getting your gears running smoothly is essential to enjoying a good ride, in this handy guide we will show you how. Rear derailleur. This derailleur is the SRAM Force 1, and you will need the following tools:. Shift into the smallest gear by turning
In this guide we will show you how to setup your tyres tubeless, with this simple upgrade you can reduce punctures and pinch flats, improve rolling speed and traction and save weight. To get started its important to check if your current wheel and ty