How to wash a bicycle correctly - tips

Cleanliness is the key to health. And this rule applies not only to people. Machines, too, like to be clean and cared for on time. Wherever you ride…

How to shorten a bicycle chain without a squeeze with your own hands - recommendations

How do I shorten the chain on my bicycle? Sooner or later any cyclist asks this question. Unfortunately, time combined with intense stress does not spare any mechanism….

Bicycle chain stabilizer - why do we need it and how to install it?

There are a lot of positive things about riding a bicycle. But, no matter how you look at it, it’s an injury-prone activity. One of the reasons is…

How to remove the connecting rods from a bicycle without a puller - instruction

There is probably no other part in the construction of a bicycle that is under so much strain. We are talking about connecting rods. More recently, manufacturers have…

Pumping the hydraulic brakes of a bicycle: tips and recommendations

Reliable brakes are not only important to professional athletes, but also to the average person who likes to ride on a Sunday afternoon in a nearby park. The…

Why the brakes on a bicycle squeak when braking

The first bike is like a first date. You treat it carefully, dust it off, don’t demand anything, and are as wary as possible of the slightest suspicious…

Paraffin chain lubricant - pros and cons of use

Proper care of bicycle gears consists of cleaning them and lubricating them in a timely manner. It is the latter that we are going to focus on today….

How a bicycle is built and what it consists of - scheme with names of parts

The bicycle is a practical and, for the most part, versatile means of transportation. It is an economical and convenient mode of transport, which has long been established…

Bicycle shock absorber - types and choice

The time of the first bicycles, which were called “shaky bones,” is long gone. Modern two-wheelers are equipped with a device designed to absorb shocks, prevent the structure…

Painting a bicycle at home - instructions

Scratches, chips, cracks and loose paint are the consequences of intensive use of the two-wheeler. The imperfections are visible to the naked eye and often destroy the metal…