Bike Maintenance Archives

Bike Maintenance

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“Wake-up call”: New Shimano report claims UK and Ireland have lowest bike ownership rates in Europe

New report suggests less than half of the people in the UK and Ireland said they currently own a bicycle, with many “pushed away by barriers” such as maintenance and access

Wed, Feb 04, 2026 08:00

With just one application of Muc-Off’s Ceramic Protection, your bike will shine and repel dirt and grime for up to two years

Muc-Off’s easy-to-apply unique Ceramic Coating treatment promises to make mud and muck slip-slide off your bike – and it seriously lasts!

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 13:56

How to change a bike inner tube — get back on the road quickly and efficiently, even with stubborn tyre and rim combos

Don't get stranded! Learn the most important bit of maintenance so you're all set when you really need to deploy your skills

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 17:00

How to clean your bike chain: a good way, a better way and the ultimate way to save watts and money

A clean bike chain can prolong the life of expensive components and make you faster. Here's the good, the better and the ultimate way to complete this most common of bike maintenance tasks

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:04

Your complete guide to waxing your chain: how to save watts and keep your chain clean for longer

Is waxing your chain cycling’s ultimate drivetrain solution? Here are all the benefits you can expect, along with the painless way to get started

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 11:00

9 tips to keep your bike running smoothly Oct 2023

How to keep your bike running smoothly — spend less on servicing by doing these simple maintenance tasks regularly

Get on top of these basic tasks on a regular basis and your bike will thank you

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 06:30

Disc brake refresh: maintenance and top tech tweaks for effective and quiet braking

Keep your disc brakes working as they should and avoid common faux pas with our video walk-through

Thu, Jun 23, 2022 10:02

Is putting your bike upside down wrong March 2021

Is putting your bike upside down wrong? 67% of you say not, so why the controversy?

Hands up if you’ve ever turned your bike upside down?

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 21:27

Free bike maintenance classes in Greater Manchester

Bring your own bike or borrow demo model in Openshaw workshops

Sat, Jul 06, 2013 06:30

Barclays and Bikeworks team up to offer Londoners free bike clinics over next two months

Initiative follows reasearch from bank that suggests most bikes in London not fit for the road

Thu, May 09, 2013 09:45