When to replace bicycle brake discs (“rotors”)?
Bicycle brake discs (“rotors”) wear when you brake. If they wear too thin, they might break, and stop braking. 🙂 When should you replace them?
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Wheels, brakes, bearings
Bicycle bearings, brakes, wheels, tyres etc.
When to replace bicycle disc brake pads?
When should you replace bicycle disc brake pads? What is the minimum safe brake pad thickness?
Which fluid should I put in my hydraulic bicycle brakes?
Should I use DOT 4, DOT 5 brake fluid, or hydraulic mineral oil with my bicycle brakes?
Tubeless bicycle tyres – pros and cons explained
What are bicycle tubeless tyres, and what are their pros and cons? Should you switch to tubeless?
Hookless Rims Explained
What are hookless rims? How do they differ, and what are their pros and cons compared to the “ordinary” clincher rims (the ones with hooks)?
Drum brake (& roller brake) pros and cons
Drum brake (and “Shimano roller”) pros and cons compared to disc brakes and rim brakes
Rotating mass myth – bicycle wheels
Is the “rotating mass” effect really as important as some cyclists believe it is? Does the rotating mass really have a huge impact on top speed and acceleration?
Flat tyres – causes and prevention
What causes flat tyres on bicycles? How to prevent, or at least reduce the probability of having a flat tyre?
When should you replace a bicycle tyre?
When to replace bicycle tyres? How to tell a tyre is worn? Should front and rear tyre be swapped occassionally? What to look out for?
Eliminating disc brake squealing
Disc brake squealing – how to eliminate this problem. Step-by-step instructions.
Eliminating disc brake rub
How to eliminate disc brake rub – annoying rub that happens when riding, without activating the brakes.
Are narrower tyres “faster” – rolling resistance
Are narrower bicycle tyres really faster? Learn what rolling resistance is, what affects it, and why wider tyres can be just as fast or faster in real conditions.
Disc vs rim bicycle brakes – pros and cons
Disc vs rim bicycle brakes explained. Clear pros and cons, real-world performance, maintenance, weight, cost, and when disc brakes actually make sense.
Types and designs of bicycle bearings
Bicycle bearing types explained: cup-and-cone vs cartridge vs roller bearings. Pros, cons, durability, maintenance, and which bearing design makes sense in practice.
Standard bicycle bearing ball sizes
Standard bicycle bearing ball sizes explained. Learn which ball diameters, grades, and materials to use for hubs, headsets, pedals, and BBs.
How To Adjust Cantilever Brakes
Cantilever brakes are often underestimated, thanks to improper setup, not the inherent lack of stopping power. How to tune them properly?
New threaded BB standard: T47
T47 threaded bottom bracket explained. Learn what T47 (Thread Fit 30i) is, its advantages over press-fit BBs, compatibility, and key drawbacks.
Threadless, press-fit BBs – Bottom brackets [02]
Press fit bb, threadless standard – bottom bracket cartridges with cups that are not threaded, but press fitted into the frame.
Threaded BBs – Bottom brackets [01]
Threaded bicycle bottom brackets explained. History, BB shell threading standards, square taper, Octalink, ISIS, Hollowtech II, and real-world pros and cons.
Mechanical bicycle brakes – working principle
Mechanical bicycle brakes explained. Learn how cable brakes work, mechanical advantage, lever pull, brake feel vs function, and proper lever–caliper matching.
How to mount a bicycle tube and tyre
Step-by-step guide to mounting a bicycle tyre and tube. Learn rim tape checks, correct mounting order, avoiding pinch flats, and proper inflation.
How to patch a punctured bicycle tube
Learn how to patch a punctured bicycle tube step by step. Find the leak, identify the cause, fix snakebites, and apply a reliable tube patch correctly.
How to remove a bicycle tyre and tube
Learn how to remove a bicycle tyre and tube safely. Step-by-step guide covering valve types, deflating, unseating the bead, and using tyre levers correctly.
MTB wheels: 26″ vs 27,5″ vs 29″ 29er
MTB wheel size comparison explained. Learn the pros and cons of 26″, 27.5″, and 29″ wheels, including handling, acceleration, strength, and comfort.
How to remove a bicycle wheel
Learn how to remove a bicycle wheel step by step. Covers rear and front wheels, brake types, quick release vs bolts, chain handling, and safe reinstalling.
To what pressure should I inflate my bicycle tyres?
Learn the optimal bicycle tyre pressure based on rider weight and tyre width. Includes a clear pressure chart, front vs rear tips, and over/under-inflation effects.
Slick bicycle tyres
Slick bicycle tyres explained. Learn why slicks grip better on dry and wet pavement, why tread doesn’t help on roads, and when treaded tyres make sense.
Bicycle wheels – how many spokes?
How many spokes should a bicycle wheel have? Learn what makes a strong wheel, why 36 spokes are best for most riders, and how rims and hubs matter.
Bicycle rim tape explained
Bicycle rim tape explained: what it does, how to choose the right type and width, tubeless vs tube setups, and how to mount it correctly to prevent flats.
Bicycle rear hub explained
Bicycle rear hub explained: hub types, freewheel vs freehub differences, bearing placement, standards, dimensions, boost hubs, and cassette compatibility basics.
Bicycle tubes – valve types and tube sizes explained
Bicycle inner tubes explained: tube sizing, valve types (Presta, Schrader, Dunlop), valve lengths, compatibility with rims, and practical tips to avoid flats.