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How to fit new rim brake pads

How to fit new rim brake pads in six easy steps

This 15mm spanner from Runwell is absolutely beautiful

This 15mm spanner is a thing of great beauty

We talk you through how to re-wrap your bars

How to wrap bar tape

Many different hex wrench variants exist for a reason. Learn which styles work best for you

Allen keys: everything you need to know

Tips for adjusting your bike's head angle using an angled headset

How to fit an angled headset to adjust your bike’s head angle

Adjust the saddle angle of your mountain bike

How to adjust your mountain bike saddle angle

How to jet-wash a bike

How to jet wash a bike

Correct pressure should provide maximum contact area and shock absorption without bottoming out on the rim

How to find the perfect tyre pressure for racing cyclocross

Tires are everything in cyclocross, but the pressure is just as important as the tread design

How to find the perfect tire pressure for racing cyclocross

1. Clean your bike

How to degrease your transmission

Use our video walk-through to help you service your SPD pedals

How to service Shimano SPD pedals: walkthrough guide with video

Too soft up front and too hard at the back — an unbalanced bike

5 things you’ve got wrong with your MTB setup

It's amazing how many new bikes arrive with bent derailleur hangers. It doesn't take much to knock these fragile items out of alignment, so don't assume yours is straight

12 bike maintenance misconceptions that could cost you time and money

1. Clamp and extend

How to shorten the hose of your RockShox Reverb dropper post

1. For a rear wheel spoke, first remove the cassette

Quick fix tips for replacing a snapped spoke