Things you will need: Bike stand Rag WD-40 Bike Dry Lube   Dry and dusty conditions can be really harsh on your bike and your bike’s chain, don’t worry we have the answer! You need to know how to use WD-40 Bike Dry Lube, this is perfect to protect and lubricate your bike in dry conditions.   Step 1: Set the bike up Before starting, place the bike into a bike stand so that the rear wheel is able to move freely, this will make it easier to able the lubricant to the chain. Place a rag under the chain to catch any excess liquid.   Step 2: Apply the product To apply the product, p ..read more

    If you ride a bike (especially a MTB) fairly often or subject the bike itself to mechanical stress by using it on challenging routes, you likely know quite well that the disc brake pads are one of the bike’s parts which is subjected to greater wear. You’ll know they need to be changed when braking is weak or has little grip, or it kicks in late or oscillates, and you’ll need to completely replace the old pads with new ones. Before proceeding, it’s important to decide the type of pads to install. There are three types available: Organic (good cold operation, low durability, low r ..read more

MTBs can be equipped with mechanical brakes (with the classic steel cable that drives the brake pads) or MTB hydraulic brakes in which the control levers, instead of exerting traction on a cable, act on a small pump that pressurises the oil in the braking circuit. As it is incompressible, the oil exerts the same pressure on the pistons contained in the brake caliper, which transfers it to the pads that perform the braking. The two systems are both valid, but the hydraulic systems are preferred by MTB enthusiasts because they respond particularly quickly, are reliable and offer great braking f ..read more

  In order to understand how to remove rust from a bicycle, it must first be said that despite the considerable evolution in terms of construction techniques and materials in recent decades, the classic “enemy”, rust, is always lurking. In fact, bicycles spend a large part of their lives outdoors and come into contact with smog, water, mud and dirt during use, whether for simple transport or for tourism and sport. This results in particular exposure to the risk of oxidation of metal parts. These can be initially protected in different ways: there are painted parts such as the frame, othe ..read more

There are various reasons why you may need to replace your bike’s brake cable, but it’s usually because of wear or breakage. Bike brake cables are made of steel braids and are very resistant: there’s a metal terminal at one end, which can be spherical or barrel, which allows the cable to firmly connect to the brake lever. The cable is subjected to considerable stress and, sooner or later, may show signs of wear. The cables typically fray near the clamp that connects them to the brakes, or at the terminal, or they might fray or break along the path in the sheath. Another frequent problem is fo ..read more

  It’s important to carry out constant maintenance on your electric bike’s battery in order to keep this important element in good working order. In fact, the e-bike’s energy source is a powerful lithium-ion battery that provides the necessary energy to the motor that assists pedalling. Depending on the bike’s manufacturer, the battery may be inserted in a special housing on the frame or in other locations, but it is always removable. It is a robust and durable component and is designed and assembled in such a way that it is not easily attacked by external factors such as rain, mud, etc ..read more

  An e-bike requires even more accurate and frequent maintenance than a standard bicycle for the same kilometres travelled. This is due to a number of factors, including: Greater weight of an e-bike, resulting in greater wear of the transmission parts and brakes. Presence of the motor and battery that, although protected and very robust, can be attacked by external agents and degrade due to use. Presence of an electronic operation management component that must be properly maintained and protected both during use and during maintenance operations. As with normal bikes, the maintenance ..read more

Who doesn’t love the thrill of riding a bike? However, when it comes to your bike, the fact of the matter is that regular maintenance is vital for it to keep on giving you the thrills for a long, long time. Here are some of the aspects for you to consider, when it comes to the maintenance of your bike: By Le Do – AdobeStock.com Clean It Regularly One of the most important things for the maintenance of your bike is to ensure that you clean it regularly. It might sound tedious, but it’s true: regular maintenance will go a long way towards ensuring that your bike is in tip-top shape…always. Why ..read more

Who doesn’t love the thrill of riding a bike? However, when it comes to your bike, it is important to remember that taking care of your bike will make your bike last longer. Here are some of the aspects for you to consider, when it comes to the maintenance of your bike:   Taking Care of Your Bike: Clean It Regularly   One of the most important things for the maintenance of your bike is to ensure that you clean it regularly. Regular maintenance will go a long way towards ensuring that your bike is in tip-top shape…always. Why? If you do not clean your bike regularly, dirt and gunk wi ..read more

After a while of riding your bike, you may notice that your gears are starting to stick or becoming harder to change. This can happen over time as dirt and grime can be attracted to the chain and gears, and building up around them. You will need to know how to degrease bike gears, what to use to do so and the steps involved. This handy guide will help you get back on your bike with perfect gears. Things you will need: Bike stand Rag Brush Water from a hose Clean towel or cloth WD-40 Bike Degreaser   Step one: Prepare the bike Before starting the process of degreasing the gears, it is i ..read more