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Setting the correct saddle tilt
Jun 16, 2016
As I mentioned in ‘Setting the correct saddle position’ saddle tilt is one of the three important measurements a good bicycle saddle fit requires....
Setting the correct saddle position on a road bike
Jun 14, 2016
Getting your seated position right is one of the fundamentals of cycling. The hobby takes enough out of you as it is without throwing...
Dealing with brake rub on a road bike
Jun 9, 2016
There is nothing more annoying than hearing the steady throb of brakes rubbing on your wheel rim. Not only is the noise a pain,...
How to make your bike more comfortable
Apr 21, 2016
The lack of comfort on a road bike is probably the biggest shock to any newbie. That’s exacerbated further if you switch from a...
Essential pre-ride checks
Mar 22, 2016
If you’re new to cycling, you may often be bemused by the sheer amount of advice out there about our lovely sport. Road Cyclist...
Everything cyclists need to know about tyre pressure
Mar 17, 2016
Not long ago, the question of bike tyres was relatively easy. We cyclists just bought a set of 23s and ran them at 110...
Five quick fixes for common cycling problems part 2
Feb 18, 2016
If you read our last post listing five quick fixes for common cycling problems, you will have learned how to fix a puncture and...
Five quick fixes for common cycling problems
Feb 15, 2016
One of the most significant hurdles a new cyclist has to overcome is gaining the confidence to ride out into the countryside on their...
Change your rear cassette in five easy steps
Feb 11, 2016
Building on what we discussed in ‘When to replace your bike chain’ I thought we should tackle changing a rear cassette. It’s one of...
When to replace your bike chain
Feb 4, 2016
A chain is one of the most important mechanical elements on any bike. You can ride without gears, without brakes, without a seat and...
How to prepare your road bike for winter riding
Dec 21, 2015
Winter is finally here and if it ever stops raining and the wind calms down for longer than half an hour, we might be...
The importance of lubricating your road bike
Nov 23, 2015
Aside from keeping your bike clean, lubricating the moving parts is the second most important maintenance task you can perform. Do it regularly and...
How to select the right handlebar for your road bike
Nov 2, 2015
Like all contact points on a road bike, choosing the right handlebars is an important part of getting a good fit. Nothing gets in...
Two natural versions of popular cycling products
Sep 14, 2015
One of the less wholesome sides of cycling is the increased commercialisation of our pastime. What began as something we cobbled together with old...
The importance of a good torque wrench
Sep 7, 2015
Of all of the tools in the cyclist's tool box, a torque wrench is one of the most important. You may not use it...
Why you should build your own road bike
Aug 24, 2015
After 20 or so years of riding mountain bikes, setting up my first road bike was a bit of a shock. Having gone from...
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