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How to fit headset cups

Your steering relies on your headset cups being properly fitted, here's how to do it...

How to set up your helmet

Make sure your helmet is comfortable, well adjusted and secure, here's how

How to fit a tubeless tyre

Tubeless tyres can improve road feel and reduce punctures; here's how to switch

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How to fit a crankset

Fitting cranks is a straightforward job you can manage at home; here's how

Cuban Wheels

Enjoying a two-week taste of what the Caribbean island has to offer cyclists

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How to fit cable outer

Plastic transmission cable outer won't last forever, here's how to replace it

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The Art of the Jersey author Andy Storey picks his 12 favourites

From Brooklyn to GreenEDGE, here are 12 of cycling's iconic jerseys and the stories behind them

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How to replace a gear cable

Fresh gear cables can make your shifting feel like new

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How to fit calliper brake pads

Proper stopping needs good pads — here's how to replace them when they wear out

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Retro: Four cycling brands that are no more

Whatever happened to Avocet, Chater-Lea, SunTour and Zeus?

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How to trim a carbon fibre steerer tube

Carbon forks are increasingly common; here's how to safely cut one to length

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How to use a CO2 inflator

CO2 cartridges are a popular, fast way to inflate tyres; here's how

Your complete guide to Ribble’s 2016 road bike range

We take a look at the highlights of the Ribble Cycles road bike range

Chris Boardman's top tips for tackling endurance rides and multi-day events

Tracy Norris caught up with Chris Boardman at the Etape Caledonia and got his advice on going long

Bike maintenance: How to fit and remove a sprocket cassette

To change your gears you'll need to change your rear wheel sprockets; here's how

Fitness Q&A

Health and Fitness Q&A: Dave Smith answers your health, fitness and training questions

Crank length, wrist problem, first BIG ride and more

Frame Meisters

VecchioJo goes to visit Jaegher bikes

How to replace a spoke

A snapped spoke isn't the end of the world

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Project Practical: How to build a fuss-free everyday bike

Want a bike you can just hop on and ride? Here's our take on the idea

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12 ways Team Sky develops those marginal gains

How making lots of small improvements can be the difference between winning and losing

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