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Back to basics in the workshop

Our test team answer your mechanical queries I’m looking to buy a new bike, on a £3k budget. The one I’m riding is so old it has 26in wheels. Now I’ve got to decide between 650b (aka 27.5in) and 29in

As a dedicated (but fat) roadie who’s been ensnared by the mucky side of things, I have a dilemma. My Cotic Escapade gravel bike is lovely, but I’ve recently crashed and sprained a wrist, having previ

Saving you money on essential bike maintenance

There aren’t many switches on an old bike, but there’s usually a lot of levers. Throttles are different, too. Here’s how to get a handle on what they all do

First seen in the 1990s, Yamaha’s distinctively coloured calipers are a retro-fit favourite for many modern classics. Ensuring tip-top fettle is easier than their racy exterior suggests