Maintaining your own bike can be fun, confusing at times to know what or how to do something, youtube is awesome for that. The 5 minute pre-ride check is a guide only, you should always consult a bike mechanic about concerns you may have with your bike, so that it is much safer for everyone. 5 minute pre-ride check 1. Check and squeeze the tyres to make sure they are pumped up and ready to go. Tyres should feel very firm to touch. you can find the recommended pressure on the sidewall of the tyre. Second, position and bike fit will make your ride much more enjoyable. A basic check you can d ..read more

Brads Bike Services for all of your bicycle service & repair requirements What you can do when it comes to weekly, monthly and annual maintenance. Stuff you can do yourself. Weekly maintenance Clean and lubricate the chain. DON’T apply too much lube as you’ll just attract dust, grime and other things you don’t want on your chain. Check wheel spokes and eyelets for rust or damage. Check tyre pressures. Check to feel any knocking or play in your headset Be sure the brakes are working Try out if the cranks are loose. Test the gear shifts Is your clamp on your seat post tightened to sp ..read more

We have just had a bit of rain here recently in Sydney; I thought it would be good to share thoughts and my top tips for cycling in the rain and getting your bike ready for winter. It reminded me of my many 5:30 am cold, wet cycling mornings with the old cycling crew in Adelaide. I was taking off in the cold to conquer Norton Summit, with low light, wet roads, and sometimes fog. I always enjoyed riding in those times for several reasons, which always ended up with a visit to the coffee shop and sharing time with mates doing the same thing. Here are my tips on safe riding in wet on those rainy ..read more

Are older bikes worth repairing? Common bicycle repair questions I get asked often are old bikes are worth repairing for a number of reasons. It is cost effective, sustainable, and rewarding. We have helped many of our customers that have dusted off their old trusty bikes that haven’t seen daylight for a number of years with great results. As bike mechanics we see many different wear issues with the older bikes such as levers, wheels/rims, tyres, spokes, brake pads, and rusty chain just to name a few. We try to repair and salvage what we can paying respect to the bike and the original design f ..read more

Why start Brads Bikes? I always had a burning passion to get involved with cycling. The colour, culture and the personalities that shape the industry are legendary. Large numbers of people have flocked to discover or re-discover that cycling is fun. It also is beneficial for our general wellbeing. The immediate problem is that you have to make sure that it is done safely. That’s why I wanted to get involved. Helping people stay on the road or dirt longer without the frustration of your bike breaking down is a small problem. Larger breakdowns due to lack of maintenance not only cost more $$ but ..read more