Bicycle Maintenance

How to Install Mavic Wheels & Carbon Spokes

Mavic is a recognized name in bicycle parts manufacturing. The French company makes high-quality wheels for track, road and mountain bikes. Many of Mavic's wheels feature durable and lightweight carbon spokes and rims. A distinct Mavic technology is the lacing of spokes, which cuts down the number of spoke ends from four to two. Spokes are also molded to the rim, eliminating the need to drill holes.

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Bicycle Maintenance 101

As you ride and encounter muddy riding conditions, your bicycle needs routine maintenance and cleaning to maintain that level of performance. Proper bicycle maintenance consists of routine checks after riding, as well as season...

Mongoose Bicycle Element Shock Maintenance

During this time, the company developed various designs and technologies such as the Element shock used on full suspension bikes. Like most bike parts or shocks, the Mongoose Element requires specific maintenance to maximize pe...

How to Replace a Schwinn Kickstand

Over time, your Schwinn kickstand can weaken or even break, causing your bicycle to fall over and possibly become damaged. Replacing the kickstand requires you to know the length of your original Schwinn kickstand. If you are u...

How to Replace Handlebar Tape for Bicycle Maintenance

Handlebar tape often has a foam-rubber construction that ensures comfort during long-distance rides. Your handlebar tape will slowly deteriorate due to extensive use. Choose handlebar tape that matches the color scheme of your ...

How to Adjust a Shimano Microshift

This can cause your bicycle to fail to shift to the proper gear when you shift. The chain can rub on your derailleur, causing extra wear on your chain and unseemly sounds. Fixing this is a simple job that can be done with two m...

How to Disassemble Shimano Ultegra 6500 Levers

Smooth shifting levers are essential to any bicycle rider regardless of whether you ride for fun, sport or exercise. According to Shimano.com, "ULTEGRA shift levers blends race proven technology with ergonomic perfection, for p...

Bicycle Maintenance Tools

A good set of tools can help you maintain your bicycle more easily. Some tools are basic and readily available at most hardware stores. These include screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, vise grip pliers and torque wrenches. Others, s...

How to Install a New Cable in a Shimano STX Shifter

Shifter cables can become worn and torn from use over time. Cables can fray and your cable housings can become pinched or kinked. A trip to your local bicycle store can be a solution, or you can gather a few tools from around y...

Bicycle Maintenance Training

Bicycle maintenance training prepares bicyclists of all ages and skill levels to keep a bike in good working order. Instruction varies from short and basic classes that take a couple of hours to comprehensive bike mechanic trai...