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Is it always cheaper to do your own bike maintenance? Feb 2025

Is it always cheaper to do your own bike maintenance? We do the sums to work out when the bike shop is best

We investigate when it might be more cost effective to work on your bike at home, versus when it's definitely better to leave it to the professionals

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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Selection of homemade tools

How to make your own versions of some popular bike workshop tools — a savvy cyclists’ guide to upgrading your tool collection

A guide to what is possible to make with access to a lathe, a modicum of skill, and some determination. It will cost you less than buying the 'Name' tools too

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 15:02
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How to bleed Shimano hydraulic disc brakes – 14 – bleed tubing attached to the bleed nipple with syringe of mineral oil.jpg

How to bleed Shimano hydraulic disc brakes — restore the braking on your bike with this simple step-by-step guide

Keeping your hydraulic disc brakes working perfectly is straightforward enough...with a little know-how

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 11:00
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