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Complete post archive

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 derailleurs explained (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
Jul - Bicycle rim tape explained (Wheels)
Aug - Front derailleurs explained (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 - What is a bicycle groupset? (Basics explained)
Oct - Bicycle 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 and hybrid bicycles)
Mar - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 02 (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
Mar - Bicycle chain lubricants – explained (Oils and greases)
Apr - Standard bicycle bearing ball sizes (Bearings - general)
Apr - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 03 – 300 km – painting the bicycle (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
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 (Commuting)
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 (14) 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)
Apr - Which mountain bicycle (MTB) should I buy? (MTB reviews)
May - New MTB for under 400 $ (buying cheap) (MTB reviews)
May - Which trekking bicycle should I buy? (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
Sep - Cycling with a dog (Commuting)
Oct - Drunk cycling (bike DUI) – laws and risks involved (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
Nov - Flat tyres – causes and prevention (Tyres and tubes)
Dec - Cycling and stray dogs (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)

Year 2022 (2) total posts

Jan - Freedom of speech and science (My projects, work and thoughts)
Jan - SPOKE LACING: What makes Sense and what is Nonsense! Efficiency Comparison using Advanced Engineering software (Wheelbuilding)