Complete post archive

Year 2015 (32) total posts

• Jun - The Best Bicycle Bearing Grease (Best for bicycle)
• Jun - How to lubricate a bicycle chain (Chain)
• Jun - Bicycle tubes – valve and tube types explained (Tyres and tubes)
• Jun - Bicycle gear ratios – gear inches (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• Jul - Bicycle Glossary – illustrated (Bicycle glossary)
• Jul - Rear bicycle hub (Wheels)
• Jul - Bicycle rear sprockets – freewheel VS freehub (Sprockets and cranks)
• Jul - Speeds – rear sprockets (Sprockets and cranks)
• Jul - Rear derailleur (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• Jul - Bicycle rim tape explained (Wheels)
• Aug - Front derailleur (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• Aug - Bicycle tyre sizing and dimension standards (Standards)
• Aug - How to choose a correct bicycle frame size (Buying - tips)
• Aug - Bicycle – how many speeds? (Best for bicycle)
• Sep - Bicycle lights (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Sep - Setting up riding position – bike fitting (Fitting)
• Sep - Bicycle wheels – how many spokes? (Wheels)
• Sep - Bicycle locks explained (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Sep - How to lock a bicycle (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Oct - Types of bicycles (Basics explained)
• Oct - Bicycle groupset (Basics explained)
• Oct - Bicyle equipment (“groupset”) classes (Complete drivetrain)
• Oct - Bicycle winter tyres (Winter cycling)
• Nov - Determining single speed chain length (Chain)
• Nov - How to dress for winter cycling? (Winter cycling)
• Nov - Riding a bicycle in the snow (Winter cycling)
• Nov - Chain length sizing for bicycles with derailleurs (Chain)
• Dec - Bicycle fork (Forks)
• Dec - When to replace the chain on a bicycle? (Chain)
• Dec - Slick bicycle tyres (Tyres and tubes)
• Dec - To what pressure should I inflate my bicycle tyres? (Tyres and tubes)
• Dec - Bicycle braking technique (Braking, shifting, cornering)

Year 2016 (34) total posts

• Jan - Bicycle frame geometry (Bicycle frame)
• Jan - Which type of bicycle suits my needs? (Buying - tips)
• Jan - How to remove a bicycle wheel (Wheels)
• Jan - Drop bar hand positions (Bars)
• Feb - Road bicycle drop bar geometry (Bars)
• Feb - Setting up drop bars (Fitting)
• Feb - MTB wheels: 26″ vs 27,5″ vs 29″ 29er (Wheels)
• Feb - Which bicycle to buy? (Buying - tips)
• Mar - Removing a tyre and tube (Tyres and tubes)
• Mar - Buying (checking) a used bicycle (Buying - tips)
• Mar - Patching a punctured bicycle tyre tube (Tyres and tubes)
• Mar - Mounting bicycle tube and tyre (Tyres and tubes)
• Mar - Bicycle pedals – types, standards (Pedals)
• Apr - MTB (flat) bars setup (Fitting)
• Apr - How to adjust bicycle handlebar angle and height (Fitting)
• Apr - Compatibility [00] Intro – what combines with what (Compatibility)
• Apr - Compatibility [01] Chains (Compatibility)
• May - Compatibility [02] Cassettes (Compatibility)
• May - Compatibility [03] Rear hubs (Compatibility)
• May - Compatibility [04] Rear derailleurs (Compatibility)
• May - Compatibility [05] Front derailleurs (Compatibility)
• Jun - Compatibility [06] Front shifters (Compatibility)
• Jun - Compatibility [07] Rear shifters (Compatibility)
• Jun - Mechanical bicycle brakes – working principle (Brakes)
• Jul - Compatibility [08] Mechanical brakes (Compatibility)
• Sep - Removing rear bicycle sprockets (Sprockets and cranks)
• Sep - Tools needed for a bicycle hub overhaul (Tools)
• Sep - Bicycle hub overhaul (Wheels)
• Oct - Compatibility [09] Cranks(ets) (Compatibility)
• Oct - Bottom brackets [01] Threaded BBs (Bottom bracket)
• Nov - Bottom brackets [02] Threadless – press fit BBs (Bottom bracket)
• Nov - New threaded BB standard: T47 (Bottom bracket)
• Dec - Compatibility [10] Bottom brackets (Compatibility)
• Dec - Short overview of threadless BB (press fit) standards (Standards)

Year 2017 (30) total posts

• Jan - Cantilever brake adjustment (Brakes)
• Jan - Cycling in traffic [01] “Sorry, I didn’t see you!” (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Feb - Bicycle chainline (Chain)
• Feb - Cycling in traffic [02] Lane positioning (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Mar - Bicycle bearing greases – explained (Oils and greases)
• Mar - Cycling in traffic [03] Typical risky situations (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Mar - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 01 (Trekking bicycle reviews)
• Mar - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 02 (Trekking bicycle reviews)
• Mar - Bicycle chain lubricants – explained (Oils and greases)
• Apr - Standard bicycle bearing ball sizes (Bearings - general, Standards)
• Apr - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 03 – 300 km – painting the bicycle (Trekking bicycle reviews)
• Apr - Countersteering – bicycle steering (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• May - Fast bicyle cornering – on paved roads (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• May - Comparative overview of bicycle chain lubricants (Oils and greases)
• Jun - White arrow – vintage road bike project (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Jun - Types and designs of bicycle bearings (Bearings - general)
• Jul - Fork crown race removal (Forks)
• Jul - Setting up comfortable riding position (Fitting)
• Aug - Kids’ bikes – why training wheels aren’t training (Basics explained)
• Aug - Standard thread dimensions used with bicycles (Standards)
• Sep - Bicycle saddle fit [01] Materials they are made of (Saddles and seat posts)
• Sep - Bicycle saddle fit [02] Saddle padding (Saddles and seat posts)
• Oct - Bicycle saddle fit [03] Saddle shape (Saddles and seat posts)
• Oct - Bicycle saddle fit [04] Measuring sit bone width (Saddles and seat posts)
• Nov - Saddle fit [05] Optimal saddle width (Saddles and seat posts)
• Nov - Seatpost diameter sizes (standards) (Standards)
• Nov - Bicycle chain wear (elongation) (Chain)
• Nov - Roller wear effect on chain to chainring engagement (Maintenance)
• Dec - Headsets [01] Names of fork and headset parts (Forks)
• Dec - Minimum seatpost insertion length (Saddles and seat posts)

Year 2018 (25) total posts

• Jan - Headsets [02] Important fork, head tube and headset dimensions (Forks)
• Jan - Theory vs practice (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Feb - Headsets [03] Headset bearings standards – SHIS (Standards)
• Feb - Bicycle drive chain standard dimensions (Standards)
• Mar - Bicycle cassette (rear chainrings) standards (Standards)
• Mar - Bicycle stem size standards (Standards)
• Apr - Bicycle handlebar dimension standards (Standards)
• Apr - Pros and cons of suspension (shock absorbers) on bicycles (Basics explained)
• May - Disc vs rim bicycle brakes – pros and cons (Brakes)
• May - A thank you note for donations and help (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Jun - Are narrower tyres “faster” – rolling resistance (Tyres and tubes)
• Jun - Posting questions, or comments (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Jun - Right and left hand(ed) thread (Basics explained)
• Aug - Approach to bicycle servicing (Maintenance)
• Aug - Bicycle braking technique on long descends (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• Aug - Shimano XTR M9100 – (honest) overview of a new 12 speed MTB groupset (MTB Groupsets)
• Sep - “Stack and reach” – effective size of a bicycle frame (Fitting)
• Sep - The best bicycle chain lubricant (Best for bicycle)
• Oct - Comfort of a bicycle (frame) (Bicycle frame)
• Oct - Pros and cons of 1x groupsets/systems (Complete drivetrain)
• Oct - 1×13 groupset by Rotor – honest preview (Road groupsets)
• Nov - Why the site uses Amazon on-line shopping links (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Nov - Gear inches explained – bicycle gearing (Basics explained)
• Nov - Why “Bike Gremlin”? (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Dec - Winter bicycle (Winter cycling)

Year 2019 (15) total posts

• Jan - Unior bicycle tools (General)
• Jan - Unior frame and fork modular tool set (Frame and fork)
• Jan - Mounting and anti seize pastes (Oils and greases)
• Feb - Bicycle mechanic’s job – my thoughts (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Feb - Bicycle makes strange sounds (Maintenance)
• Mar - Eliminating disc brake rub (Brakes)
• Mar - Eliminating disc brake squealing (Brakes)
• Apr - Why cars are not sustainable? (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Apr - Mounting a backpack and panniers on a bicycle (Fitting)
• May - Front chainring mounting standards (Standards)
• May - Accurate vs Precise (Basics explained, Uncategorised)
• Aug - Custom made wheel for a great man (Wheelbuilding)
• Aug - About electric scooters (kick scooters) (Electric scooters)
• Aug - Bicycle shifter, brake cable, and housing standards (Standards)
• Oct - Routing brake and shifter housing and cables (Maintenance)

Year 2020 (32) total posts

• Jan - Safe bicycle overtaking distance (Commuting)
• Feb - How to store a bicycle over the winter (Winter cycling)
• Feb - How to store a bicycle indoors (Best for bicycle)
• Mar - When should a bicycle tyre be replaced? (Tyres and tubes)
• Apr - Transporting children on a bicycle (Commuting)
• Apr - Best cycling sunglasses (Sunglasses)
• May - Bicycle wheel building basics (Wheelbuilding)
• May - Effective rim diameter (ERD) explained (Wheelbuilding)
• May - Hub measurement for bicycle wheelbuilding (Wheelbuilding)
• May - Effective rim diameter (ERD) datasheet (Wheelbuilding)
• May - Hub dimensions datasheet – for spoke length calculation (Wheelbuilding)
• Jun - Bicycle service overload (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Jun - Questions & Answers (Bicycle glossary)
• Jun - Lead vs Lithium-Ion electric bicycle batteries (Batteries)
• Jun - Viper electric bicycle battery housing (Battery housing)
• Jun - Electric bicycle battery chargers (Chargers)
• Jun - Servicing and making Li-ion battery packs. (Batteries)
• Jun - Battery housing for Specialized electric bicycle (Battery housing)
• Jun - Specialized bicycle turned into e-bicycle – gallery (Electric bicycles)
• Jun - Polar Viper modified into an electric bicycle – gallery (Electric bicycles)
• Jun - 1700 W electric motor – for electric bicycles (Electric motors)
• Jun - Electronics for controlling electric bicycle motor (Electronics)
• Jun - Electric recumbent tricycle design (Electric bicycles)
• Jun - Bicycle repair stand DIY (Working and truing stands)
• Jun - Bicycle commuting to work, school (Commuting)
• Jun - Cycling related traffic laws in Serbia (Commuting)
• Jul - Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• Jul - Broken / damaged bicycle parts (Maintenance)
• Jul - Story of one bicycle, and 40 years (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Sep - Bicycle service prices (My projects, work and thoughts)
• Sep - Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers explained (Tools)
• Dec - Sheldon Brown’s Legacy (My projects, work and thoughts)

Year 2021 (7) total posts

• Jan - Bicycle frame design explained (Bicycle frame)
• Feb - Bicycle frame materials – explained (Bicycle frame)
• Feb - Metallurgy For Cyclists – by Scot Nicol (Bicycle frame)
• Feb - Bicycle wheelbuilding tools explained (Tools)
• Mar - Buying a bicycle on Amazon, or another online shop (Buying - tips)
• Apr - Vintage bicycle frames with modern parts (Buying - tips)
• Apr - Which road bicycle should I buy? (Road Bicycle Reviews)