A bicycle chain is an essential component of any bike, but, if you’re like many cyclists, you might not know what chain you need for your bike. We’ve put together a guide to good, affordable chains for bikes ranging from 9-speed to 10-speed.
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Wrap the chain around the largest rear cog first. Pass the chain end through the front derailleur cage and onto the largest front chainring. Now bring both ends together, without going through the rear derailleur cogs. The correct chain length is where the two ends meet, plus two chain links.
How to quickly clean your road bike
How to quickly clean your road bike
When you get home from a long day of slogging through the hills, the last thing you want to do is clean your bike. However, if you don’t clean your drivetrain on a regular basis, it will get mucky, parts will corrode, and you’ll be more likely to have seized components, uncooperative gears, and squeaky brakes. Cleaning your bike properly only takes a few minutes but doing so on a regular basis might save you money on a new groupset down the road.
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Why you should replace your chain
You’d be shocked how outraged many cyclists are when they hear that their chain is a consumable part unless you’ve worked in a bike shop. Despite being made of hardened steel, this set of ties, sticks, and rollers will inevitably need to be recycled, no matter how much you care for it. To avoid wearing out your cassette it’s advised to atleast replace your chain every 6000 km.
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This article is part of our Beginners Guide to Bike Maintenance.
Why you should keep your chain clean
A bicycle chain is like a mechanical log of your cycling experiences: road grit from the last wet trip, red mud from desert adventures, pollen clumps from spring blooms. However, if your chain is left dirty, the grit will combine to create an impressively effective grinding paste, resulting in costly wear, poor shifting, rough pedaling, and wasted efficiency. Keeping your drivetrain clean should be a priority if you want to get more efficiency out of your bike without investing a lot of money. A clean bike is a fast bike, as the saying goes.
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This article will present an overview of the most essential bike maintenance tasks as well as a list of the tools necessary tools and supplies.
Why you need a bike tune-up and how often you should get one
Why you need a bike tune-up
If you haven’t shown your bike much love recently, you need to make sure it’s fit for the road before getting out there. Regularly maintaining your beloved bike will save you money in the long run. It promotes both longevity and performance, which both reduce the need for costly upgrades or repairs later down the road.
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Tire sizes can be extremely confusing as we mentioned in our article about 28 inch and 700c wheels. You can use the table below to convert from the different industry standards.
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Many bicycle components are made of steel, aluminium or alloys that use both metals. Metals, especially unpainted metallic surfaces, are susceptible to corrosion when exposed to moisture. Whether you ride your bike every day, store your bike in a damp place, or often wash your bike without proper drying and lubrication, corrosion is bound to set in on the metallic components of your bike.
Not only does rust leave unsightly stains on your bike, but it can also deteriorate the structural integrity of your bicycle components and severely shorten their service life.
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700c or 28inch? What’s The Difference?
When searching for bike tyres, it can often leave you scratching your head in confusion.
Understanding how to navigate the language of bike tyre sizes will help you find the perfect
tyres for your wheelset.