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.
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service-maintenance-index
Index of all the articles related to servicing and maintenance.
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?
When to replace bicycle disc brake pads?
When should you replace bicycle disc brake pads? What is the minimum safe brake pad thickness?
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?
How to install square-taper cranks
Proper square-taper crank installation explained: correct lubrication, torque, preload mechanics, myths debunked, and what experts like Park Tool say.
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
Bicycle wheel building basics
How to true a bicycle wheel? How to build strong wheels? Which spokes and rims are the best? I give all these answers (and a bit more) here.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Right and left hand(ed) thread
Left-hand vs right-hand threads explained. A short, clear guide to bicycle pedal and bottom bracket threads, with practical rules to avoid mistakes.
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.
Fork crown race removal
How to remove a bicycle fork crown race safely: simple tools, step-by-step method, and tips to avoid damaging the fork when replacing headset bearings.
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.
Removing rear bicycle sprockets
How to remove bicycle rear sprockets explained: identify freewheel vs freehub, required tools, step-by-step removal and mounting, plus common pitfalls.
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.
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.
When to replace the chain on a bicycle?
When to replace a bicycle chain explained: chain wear thresholds, how elongation damages sprockets, and accurate methods to measure chain wear before it’s too late.
Chain length sizing for bicycles with derailleurs
How to size bicycle chain length with derailleurs: the big-big method for 1x, 2x, and 3x drivetrains, common mistakes, and derailleur capacity limits.
Determining single speed chain length
How to determine single-speed chain length: set correct slack, avoid dropped or overstressed chains, and adjust tension using horizontal dropouts or tensioners.