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Park Tool's Calvin Jones: "Buy a good workstand and don’t fear failure" – plus more wisdom from cycling’s most famous mechanic
As Calvin Jones retires, he explains the one thing home mechanics get wrong and how he’d fix the cycling industry
Stop making these 5 suspension setup mistakes – 5 tips from a World Cup mechanic
Expert tuning advice to get the most from your mountain bike
SRAM's most powerful brakes need the perfect bleed – here's how to do it
The Maven MTB brakes offer show-stopping performance but have an Achilles heel. Our pro mechanic has found the ultimate hack to ensure proper performance
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Your tech questions answered | What's the best way to convert a bike to singlespeed? The 4 main options compared
Chain tensioner vs eccentric bottom bracket vs magic gears vs dedicated single speed bike – what's the best option for you?
How to assemble a bike in 10 steps
New bike day is one of the best of the year, don’t let putting together the bike ruin the party
Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Follow our step-by-step guide to get the perfect tyre pressure on your mountain bike for any trail or conditions
How to clean your bike in 7 simple steps
Wash your bike after riding to remove grime and keep it running smoothly
How to pressure wash a bike safely
How to jet wash your road or mountain bike and what to avoid
Jack Luke | Hate indoor training? These 9 mudguard fitting secrets will help you beat winter
Pro tips from a mudguard obsessive – no more wobbling, wet feet or damaged paintwork
Gravel bike tyre pressure explained | Recommended pressures and key points to consider
How to find the correct tyre pressure for your gravel bike
Will Soffe | I'm a professional bike mechanic and these are the disc brake features you should avoid
Which hydraulic disc brakes are the best and worst to bleed and adjust, and what to look out for
Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox
"It solves all of the problems with tubeless” – how 'faux tubeless' could kill your punctures without the mess
Why this frame builder and cycling journalist started glueing inner tubes to his tyres
How to choose the right coil spring for your bike
Coil shocks can offer a low-stiction, low-maintenance solution for your mountain bike suspension, but you need to pick the right coil spring for your bike and riding. Here’s how…
How to optimise tyre pressure for speed, comfort, grip and puncture protection
Finding the right tyre pressure for your road bike can increase your speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance
The complete guide to bottom bracket standards
Do you know your BSA from your T47?
Top 5 ways to go faster for free
Take these easy routes to getting quicker on your bike
7 ways to make your old bike feel new again
Refreshing the right parts will bring new life to your old steed
If you own a bike with SRAM AXS you need this tool
More electronics means more batteries…
Electric bike overrun explained: why your motor keeps pushing after you stop pedalling
Overrun can be a hindrance or a help for ebike riders, depending on your skill level and how the e-drive is configured. Our guide explains all
A quiet bike is a fast bike – a pro mechanic's guide to silencing your ride
Straightforward tips to quieten your noisy bike
Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know about road cycling's most controversial tech
What disc brakes are, how they work and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered
How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance – sag, damping and other suspension tuning concepts explained
Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup, with simple walkthrough steps, will help your bike work at its best
Mountain bike gears explained: how MTB gears work and how to use them
And why they might not be working as well as they should
