Bike Maintenance

Disc Brakes Rubbing!

Sep 12th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By: Thomas Caulfield
So, when I bought my first bike with disc brakes they started rubbing after the first ride. It was driving me insane so I took it to a bike shop and asked them if it was a problem. They said “ah no, no problem. It will go away after a while.” So this [...]



Maintaining Your Mountain Bike – The Basics

Sep 12th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By: Derek Rogers
Riding a mountain bike is great exercise and a lot of fun…and while it’s hard on your legs, it’s hard on the machinery itself. Keeping your bike maintained will keep you safe, and keep the bike in better condition for years to come. There are three basic time frames for maintaining your bike:

Just [...]



Maintaining Your Bike With Confidence

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By Chris L. Jensen
All metallic objects, including bikes, can rust. If you leave a bicycle outside in the elements, other moisture speeds up the rust process. That kind of corrosion can destroy your bike frame, cease up your steering, or stop your gear and chain. It’s just like mom and dad said, put your bike [...]



Confidently Maintaining Your Bike And Making Simple Repairs

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By: Vin DeWolfe
Recall when you were a kid and your parents hollered at you to put your bicycle away? Your mom and father might have just wanted their yard to stay clear, but there’s more to the story. They were actually imparting super bike maintenance advice.
Bicycles, like all stuff made of metal, can rust. Leaving [...]



How To Change A Bike Tire And Tube

May 20th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By: Bobby Hanswell
Learning how to change a bicycle tire and tube is one of the most common and easiest repairs you can do on your own. Whether you need to change a flat tire on the trail or want to replace an old tire, this tutorial is for you.
(Tools needed: Tire Lever, Tube)
How to Change [...]



Maintain The Chain – A Necessary Bike Skill

Feb 10th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Maintenance

By: Alastair Hamilton
The chain is the crucial element of a bicycle – if it breaks, you aren’t going anywhere. So proper maintenance is essential.
Of all the components on your bike, the chain is the most important. No chain….no go!
Proper chain maintenance will extend the life of your chain – although any chain should be replaced [...]