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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

Filthy and poorly lubed chains are all too common, but so easy to fix yourself

6 common beginner’s bike maintenance fails

1. Rim tape

4 tips for understanding tubeless tyre set up

Keep your cabling tidy and rattle free

How to tidy up your cables

How to sort out a stiff chain link

How to fix a stiff chain link

The EVOL spring uses a transfer port on the inside of the stanchion. As such, the EVOL upgrade requires a different CSU on the 36

Fox Factory Tuning programme makes your old suspension perform like new

The difference between an Italian threaded and BSA threaded bottom bracket is incredibly subtle. Unsurprisingly, our Italian threaded tap doesn't see too much action

What is the difference between an Italian and BSA bottom bracket?

Concentrated bike cleaning solutions will need to be diluted

Best bike cleaning products: a buyer’s guide

Keep disc brakes spinning free of noise

Tools and tricks for trouble-free disc braking

It's possible that saving money on tools will cost you in the long run

Here’s why you shouldn’t buy the cheapest tools

1. Check your mech

How to index your gears

Love tools and ride RockShox suspension? Abbey Bike Tools has collaborated with RockShox to create some very nice kit

Abbey Bike Tools x RockShox collaboration