Cycling, DIY Bicycle Repairs

Each time I fill my bike with air, after a long ride, I always have to refill it again. At first, I thought I just bought the wrong tube from the wrong shop, and then I came to understand that this is completely normal. The fact is that latex tubes are not completely airtight and will…

People are constantly debating the use of WD-40 and it’s ability to lubricate bicycle chains, bearings and other moving parts. The one place where there is no debate is WD-40’s ability to remove rust from a bike chain. WD-40 is a solvent that is great at removing many materials from metal – and the prime thing that…

It is not advisable to use a bike chain for full time use after you have broken it with a standard chain breaking tool. The majority of chains are not built to be reused and will weaken over time after breaking. If you are using a single speed bicycle, then you may be able to re-use…

So you’re at your family house for the weekend and your Aunt brings up a good idea. We have bikes here! Why don’t we go for a bike-ride along the beach? You begin to dread this moment because this doesn’t mean that your Aunt is going to be the one to get the 7 bikes…

I took a look at my bike chain one day and it was just so grimy. I thought it would be a great idea to take off the chain and give it a good true hand wash in my sink. I looked up how to take off a chain link, and bought a standard chain…

I’m riding along the Golden Gate Bridge, listening to Gimmee Shelter by the Rolling Stones. I’m dealing with a lame crosswind, and there are people everywhere keeping me from going in a straight line.  After the chorus finishes “War, Children! It’s just a shot away!” The bridge opens up and they begin to play the harmonica and…

I have an In-N-Out sticker on one of my bikes that I absolutely love. However, my auntie decided that I need to give my bike to my little cousin. Yet another great idea from my aunt that causes me to do more work. She also asked me to take the sticker off because it didn’t…

Riding your bike and hearing your chain skip is a real drag. Even worse, seeing the chain sag low on the bike is even worse. The good news is that both fixes are very simple and typically do not need to have your bicycle taken into a bike shop to solve. If you keep up…

A professional bike fit will make a $500 bike ride like it is $5,000. A non-professional bike fit will make a $5,000 bike ride like a $50 bike. It is good to know how much does bike fitting cost to provide yourself with the best ride possible. I personally have found that a professional bike…

If you are buying your first bicycle in box, it may be good to know if you can assemble the bike. It may also be good to know how long it takes to assemble a bike. They’re typically sent in a box with the handlebars off, the peddles and wheels unmounted as well. It may be good…