Bicycle Maintenance Archives

Should You Switch to Waxing Your Chain?

March 25, 2025 at 10:54 am2 min reading

Chain waxing seems to be a polarizing topic. Some cyclists swear by it while others don’t understand why bother when oil-based lubes seem to work just fine. Let’s try to have a somewhat neutral and objective look at the topic to help you decide whether…

Maintenance – How Do I Know When to Replace My Bike Tires?

May 7, 2024 at 9:31 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Cycling enthusiasts know that the journey is only as smooth as the tires beneath them. Recognizing when it’s time to replace bike tires is crucial, not just for maintaining the joy of the ride but for safety and performance as well. With tire lifespans ranging…

Bicycle Maintenance – When Should I Take My Bike to a Professional?

March 26, 2024 at 4:36 pm3 min reading

Road cycling

Understanding when to take your bike to a professional can save you time and money, and ensure your safety on the road or trail. But professional mechanics are expensive so you have to use good judgment for what to do yourself and when to hand…

Bicycle Maintenance – What’s The Best Way to Clean My Bike?

March 12, 2024 at 6:46 pm4 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Cleaning your bike is more than just making it look nice, it’s a key to unlocking your ride’s full potential. We bring you a simple step-by-step guide to do a simple cleaning with basic supplies you probably already have at home.

Bicycle Maintenance – How Often Should I Lubricate My Bike Chain?

March 6, 2024 at 8:47 pm4 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It’s a common question not just among cycling beginners. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the signs that a chain is in need of lubrication, you can just do it regularly after a certain number of kilometres. Here is all you need to know…

How to Maintain Your MTB After a Winter Ride

January 24, 2024 at 5:51 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Riding in winter is about more than just enjoying the winter slopes and the occasional snowy ride. It’s an entire routine that only starts with riding your MTB and enjoying yourself. To be able to do that, however, the end of this routine is boring…

Prep Your Bike for Spring by Juliet Elliott

March 17, 2023 at 4:09 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

For many of us, spring means a restart, a renewal or a refresh. It could mean we dust off our hibernating bikes and ready them for rides with the family, taking time to strip down, spring clean and repair our favourite machines so they’ll serve…