Lubricate cables – should you?
Should you lubricate brake or shifter cables? Learn what lube to use, when it’s needed, and how to do it properly without causing problems.
Maintenance
Bicycle maintenance
Bicycle maintenance service intervals
At which intervals should I lubricate my chain, change cables and brake fluid etc?
What are the recommended bicycle maintenance service intervals?
Bicycle repair or tuning – how to ask for advice?
How to ask for help and advice for bicycle repair, maintenance or tuning?
Bicycle parts tightening torque (N⋅m) specifications
A list of recommended tightening torques (in N⋅m) for various bicycle parts (stems, bottom brackets, cassettes, derailleurs, brakes etc.).
Broken / damaged bicycle parts
Display of malfunctioning, damaged, or broken bicycle parts, with brief explanations
Routing brake and shifter housing and cables
How to route housing and cables for bicycle shifters and brakes, so that it all works smoothly, precisely with as little friction as possible.
Bicycle makes strange sounds
“My bicycle is making strange sounds”. Creaking, or clicking. How to determine the source of the sounds, in order to fix it.
Approach to bicycle servicing
Practical guide to bicycle servicing: how to inspect a bike, communicate with clients, prioritise repairs, set budgets and deadlines, and avoid wasted work.
Roller wear effect on chain to chainring engagement
Clear demonstration showing why chain roller wear does not affect chainring engagement. Explains with tests why only chain elongation matters for drivetrain performance.
How to service a bicycle cup and cone hub
How to service a bicycle wheel hub – needed tools, grease, and servicing procedure explained in detail, step-by-step.