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Chain cleaning, lube choices, handlebar wrap, tubeless tape and the routine care that keeps a bike quiet and fast. Everything about upkeep.

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// how-to-clean-bicycle-drivetrain
Maintenance · Complete guide

How to Clean and Maintain Your Bicycle Drivetrain (Complete Guide)

Keep your drivetrain running smoothly. Learn how to clean your chain, cassette, chainrings, and derailleurs properly. Includes cleaning schedules, lubrication tips, and maintenance routines to extend component life.

7 min read · By Hugo · Feb 2026
Maintenance
// common-bike-tire-problems

Common Bike Tire Problems (and How to Fix Them)

Flats, slow leaks, sidewall bulges, dry rot, uneven wear, bead-seating trouble, and tubeless burping — how to tell them apart, fix what's fixable, and know when a tire has to be replaced.

3 min read · Jun 2026
Maintenance
// best-grease-for-bike-pedals-and-substitutes

Best Grease for Bike Pedals (and Substitutes That Actually Work)

The right grease keeps pedals from seizing into your crank arms and makes them easy to remove later. Here's what to use, the household substitutes that work, the ones to avoid, and how to apply it.

3 min read · Jun 2026
Maintenance
// sprockets-vs-gears-vs-cogs

Sprockets vs Gears vs Cogs: What's the Difference?

Sprockets, gears, and cogs all live on your bike's drivetrain — but they're not the same thing. Here's exactly what sets each apart and how they work together to move you forward.

4 min read · Jun 2026
Maintenance
// can-you-use-wd40-on-bicycle-chain

Can You Use WD-40 on a Bicycle Chain? (Yes for Cleaning, No for Lube)

WD-40 works as a chain cleaner and degreaser, but it's not a good long-term lubricant. Learn when it's safe to use, when to avoid it, and what to use instead.

3 min read · Mar 2026
Maintenance
// what-is-700c-bicycle

What Is a 700c Bicycle?

700c is the standard wheel size for road, hybrid, and many gravel bikes. Learn what it means, how it relates to 29" and 28", and which tires fit.

3 min read · Mar 2026
Maintenance
// can-you-use-dish-soap-to-wash-bicycle

Can You Use Dish Soap to Wash a Bicycle? (Yes, But Read This First)

Dish soap is fine for the frame and most components, but it can strip chain lubrication and damage bearings if used carelessly. Here's exactly when it's safe to use, what to avoid, and the one step you must never skip.

5 min read · Feb 2026
Maintenance
// how-to-wrap-bicycle-handlebars

How to Wrap and Tape Bicycle Handlebars (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to wrap bicycle handlebars like a pro. This step-by-step guide covers drop bars and flat bars, tape selection, techniques, and common mistakes to avoid for a clean, professional finish.

6 min read · Feb 2026
Maintenance
// how-to-remove-bicycle-stickers

How to Remove Stickers from a Bicycle Frame (Safely)

Want to remove those factory warning stickers or old decals from your bike? Here is the safe way to do it without damaging your paint or carbon frame.

4 min read · Jan 2026
Maintenance
// 3-in-1-oil-for-bike-chain

Can I Use 3 In 1 Oil For Bike Chain? (Explained)

Have you ever wondered if you can simply use 3-in-1 oil to lubricate your bike chain? After all, 3-in-1 oil is readily available at any hardware store and far more affordable than specialty bicycle lubes.

7 min read · Dec 2025
Maintenance
// best-tubeless-rim-tape

Best Tubeless Rim Tape (And Buyer's Guide)

If you're a serious cyclist, you know that switching to a tubeless tire setup can provide numerous benefits, including better traction, lower rolling resistance, and fewer punctures.

7 min read · Dec 2025
Maintenance
// why-is-my-cassette-wobbling

Why Is My Cassette Wobbling?

We all have that one bike we can't just throw any cassette on without worrying about it wobbling. Usually, this happens when your cassette is loose or there's a bad tooth that's preventing the cassette from being perfectly straight.

5 min read · Jun 2022
Maintenance
// disc-brakes-pulsing

Disc Brakes Pulsing - The Ultimate Guide

Have you ever felt your bike's disc brake pulsing? If you have, you are not alone. Many people experience this and It's extremely common!

4 min read · Jun 2022
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Free calculators to size chains, spokes and tyre pressure while you work.

Tire Pressure Calculator

Recommended front and rear PSI and bar from your weight, tyre width, tube type and surface, for road, gravel and MTB.

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Bike Chain Length Calculator

The correct chain length in links and inches from your chainstay and largest chainring and cog.

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Spoke Length Calculator

Left and right spoke lengths in mm from your ERD, hub flange numbers, spoke count and cross pattern.

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Front and rear PSI for a mountain bike from your weight, tire width, wheel size, tubeless setup, terrain and style.

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