You will need: good socket set, preferably half-inch drive, a torque wrench, a rear paddock stand, a good quality chain staking tool (you can hire these), an assistant (large). First, buy your chain and sprockets. They are cheapest as a […]
The flat, or puncture, is probably the most frequently encountered bike problem. It really is a very simple repair if the rider has the equipment available. Tools for a flat: Patch kit, tire levers, pump, and wrenches if wheel has […]
You will need: good socket set with hex bits, a torque wrench, a rear paddock stand, a small jack. First, go out and buy a litre of good quality fork oil. 5W is specified, but some people prefer 10W for […]
What would you think about retiring in the Bahamas? Far fetched? Not at all. Far flung maybe, but sometimes you have to take time to explore new opportunities and often you find yourself coming up with a winner. Not many […]
Many would refer to cycling as a power sport and therefore assume that strength was the most important aspect of the training programme. But the truth is there is more than one way to make a bike go fast. Strength […]
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