Saving you money on essential bike maintenance with easy-to-follow tips

Simply undo the bolts and slap the new ones into position, right? If only. On older bikes it’s never straightforward, so here’s the way to make sure that swapping your discs is a stress-free experience

Boost the power of your bike’s rear brake with a fresh set of pads

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BACK IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 I WAS told the 993’s brakes were due for attention, so I made a mental note to sort them out. As usual, life got in the way, but when I eventually found the time to do s

Trim control lines. If brake hoses or gear/dropper seatpost cables are left too long, it increases the chance they’ll flap about, banging off the frame tubes or each other and making a racket. When yo