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Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Get the perfect tyre pressure for any trail
How to remove and install a bike wheel | Step-by-step guide to quick-release and thru-axle wheels
Everything you need to know to remove and install a bike wheel
How to use a torque wrench | Settings, maintenance and more explained
Learn how to use this essential bike maintenance tool correctly
How to adjust your mountain bike’s geometry | Flip chips, headset cups and essential measurements explained
Tweaking your geometry can make a world of difference. We explain how to adjust key measurements and angles
How to prepare your road bike for cold and wet conditions
How to prepare for wet and salty roads
How to replace a press-fit bottom bracket | A step-by-step guide for removal and installation
Tips and tricks to replace a press-fit unit while minimising the chances of creaking
Best bike cleaning products: what to buy and how to keep your bike clean
What to buy to keep your bike clean, shiny and performing at its best
Why I wax my chains (and how to wax your own)
A complete guide to immersive chain waxing, and whether it’s right for you
Mountain bike wheel sizes: 26in, 650b and 29in explained
How to choose the right wheel size for you
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
Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know
What disc brakes are, how they work and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered
How to set the saddle height on your bike
Our complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
How to clean your bike in 7 simple steps
Wash your bike after riding to remove grime and keep it running smoothly
How to fix a puncture on a Brompton
Repairing a puncture on a Brompton and other bikes explained
How to true a bicycle wheel | 4 essential principles to get your wheels straight
Our step-by-step guide to getting your hoops straight
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
How to maintain a tubeless tyre setup
Prevent avoidable punctures with regular tubeless sealant top-ups
How to bleed SRAM disc brakes | Step-by-step guide to bleeding SRAM road and MTB disc brakes
Tips and tricks to get the best performance from your SRAM brakes
How to replace a crankset | Step-by-step tutorial for Shimano, SRAM, FSA, Campagnolo and square-taper cranksets
Our guide on how to fit and replace all common types of crankset
How to adjust the compression and rebound settings on your mountain bike
Learn how compression and rebound damping work and how to adjust them
How to set up a tubeless tyre in 5 simple steps
Tubeless tyre setup demystified
How to bed in new disc brake pads | 4 easy steps for fuss-free braking
Unlock your braking potential
How to wrap handlebar tape | A step-by-step guide for a professional finish
Learn how bike mechanics replace bar tape perfectly
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains