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Complete post archive

Updated: 05/04/2019.

A list of all the published posts, sorted by year:

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 - Bicycle types (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 (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
Dec - Bicycle fork (Forks)
Dec - When to replace the chain on a bicycle? (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
Mar - Buying (checking) a used bicycle (Buying - tips)
Mar - Patching a punctured bicycle tyre tube (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
Sep - Tools needed for a bicycle hub overhaul (Tools)
Sep - Bicycle hub overhaul (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
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 - Saddle fit [01] Saddle materials explained (Saddles and seat posts)
Sep - Saddle fit [02] Saddle padding (Saddles and seat posts)
Oct - Saddle fit [03] Saddle shape (Saddles and seat posts)
Oct - 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) (Maintenance)
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 (Maintenance)
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 - Pros and cons of bicycle disc brakes (compared to rim brakes) (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 (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 (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
Oct - 1×13 groupset by Rotor – honest preview (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 (Tools)
Jan - Unior frame and fork modular tool set (Tools)
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 (My projects, work and thoughts)
Aug - About electric scooters (kick scooters) (My projects, work and thoughts)
Aug - Shifter and brake cable and housing standards (Standards)
Oct - Routing brake and shifter housing and cables (Maintenance)

Year 2020 (5) total posts

Jan - Safe bicycle overtaking distance (My projects, work and thoughts)
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 (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)