Classic bike rear suspension can have a little more complexity than modern set-ups. Here’s what you need to know to keep things going up and down, not side to side…

Whether you’re storing or riding through, give the gift of fresh oil

Last month, Rick explored what had caused Tony Cull’s Triumph TR6C engine to give its former owner such trouble. This month, the question is how to stop it happening again

TECH Q&A Our test team answer your mechanical queries CLIPLESS CLUES How do I fit Shimano SPD cleats properly, step by step, like a pro bike fit? Tom from Jakarta, via email Cleat position is so perso

There’s not much instrumentation on most British bikes, but what there is can take many forms – and making sure your needles move as they should is a key part of ownership

Mechanical shifting isn’t outdated – it’s still efficient, reliable and deeply satisfying. Andy Carr makes the case for keeping the faith with cables