Where To Put a Bell on a Road Bike

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Overview Bike bells aren’t specifically required by law everywhere, but in any case, unless you’re a track cyclist, getting yourself one would be wise for other road users’ safety and yours. Purchasing and installing a bell on your bike isn’t exactly a hard task, at most you’re required to tighten a screw. On the other … Read more

How to Service a Bottom Bracket

close up of a mechanic’s hand wearing gloves installing the right crank arm on the bottom bracket

Bottom brackets are very important parts of a bike. If you forget to check them frequently, you may experience some problems especially when pedaling. Again, they may cause creaks if you do not remove the dirt that accumulates around that area. In this guide, we shall take you through on how to take care of … Read more

Why bother with a bike saddle bag?

A cyclist straddling a road bike on a sunny day with shadow cast on the pavement.

If you want to take a little extra on your trips around town or you need a spot to stash tools and supplies while on the journey a saddlebag attached to your bike can help you to make these things easy. Your life gets organized and easier by having a little storage on your bike. … Read more

Attaching New Lights on a Bike

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Attaching New Lights on a Bike It is necessary to have a good and bright light while riding a bicycle or bike at night. According to the law, many locations require bike lights. While buying a new light for the bike, you may not know how to install it. If you don’t know how to … Read more

How Many Miles Do Road Bike Tires Last?

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One of the major questions most cyclists ask is concerning the lifespan of road bike tires. However, it is not very easy to tell the exact lifespan but one of the most effective ways to ensure that the tires will last is buying puncture resistant tires. You should check the materials used to ensure that … Read more

How often should you change road bike tires?

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How often should you change road bike tires? Bike tires are the most sensitive part of a bike. If they are not in good condition, then it means that you may not be able to enjoy your rides fully. Again, they are likely to cause accidents especially if they are worn out because they won’t … Read more

How To Clean Bike Wheels

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Clean Bike Wheels Looking to clean your wheels after an especially muddy ride or doing a bike spring clean? Pretty much everything in our lives requires a regular clean to maintain it in top shape (yes even your TV remote!) and your bike is no exception. We’ve all been there before, out enjoying a ride … Read more