Bike maintenance
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Everything from basic repairs and insuring to fine tuning.
A year with my bike
It's time to step back and take a look at the bigger maintenance picture. Let's see how a whole year of looking after your bike would go. This article first appeared in RideOn October-November 2006 issue.
Bath time for your bike
With spring approaching, it's the perfect time to get your bike looking buff again.
Maintenance workshops
Want to know how to service your own bike, set up your road or mountain bike or simply change a flat tyre? Here is a comprehensive list of maintenance workshops.
Puncture repair
How to fix a flat tyre, step by step.
Smooth Runnings
Cleaning and lubing your drivetrain is one of the simplest maintenance tasks you can do at home but it saves you money and makes riding easier.
Take a brake
With the (hopefully) wet weather of winter approaching, it’s time to check your brakes. This article appeared in the June-July 2010 edition of Ride On.
Tyre selection and care
Everything you need to know to prolong the life of your tyres
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