Mountain bikes (and other types) commonly are splattered with mud, dirt, sand, and sometimes even manure. Cleaning an entire bike by hand may take a while, and hosing it down…
Bicycles
Bicycle wheel bearings should last for years and provide you with thousands of miles of travel—but they won’t last forever. In some cases they even fail completely if they haven’t…
Bike pedals attach to your cranks with a bolt thread for quick installation or removal. To prevent pedals from unscrewing as you ride, the left pedal, on the non-drive side…
Most bicycle saddles have a traditional rail, but there are a variety of ways that saddles can attach to seat posts. Learn about the tools needed to change bicycle saddles…
A flat tire doesn’t have to flatten your spirit. Like car tires, bicycle tires occasionally need to be refilled using a pump. Understanding how to use a bicycle pump can…
Pass a motorbike test in the UK with this simple ‘how to’ guide from Letsfixit. There is no magic formula that will help you pass your motorbike test. A motorbike…
Joining a club is a great way to get the most out of your cycling. There are over 1500 cycling clubs affiliated to British Cycling and each club has a…
A bicycle that meets your specific needs, as well as getting the proper cycling shoes can make a huge difference in your riding. Cycling shoes have stiffer soles to efficiently…
Bicycle fenders protect you from back splash as your bike tires roll through mud and puddles. Some bike finders have more than a functional use, however: they can be painted…
Almost all bicycles use pneumatic tires. These are tires filled with pressurized air to maintain their shape and absorb road vibration. There are a number of different tire sizes still…