Taking months off from riding during the shorter, cold winter days can trigger singletrack withdrawal symptoms. Advanced riding gear, with fantastic new fabrics, makes mid-winter riding much more comfortable and enabling than a decade or two ago. But even if you are kitted with the best winter riding gear, what about the abuse your mountain or … Read more
The advances in tyre, suspension, and frame technology have enabled mountain bikers to ride increasingly daring trails, and better riding apparel allows riders to ride throughout winter. That creates increased wear potential on bearings. Moisture and grit seepage from riding through the winter can trigger bearing corrosion. This makes knowing how to replace hub bearings … Read more
We’ve been using chains to link and drive mechanical devices for centuries. Chains need to be strong and durable – and that’s why they are manufactured from steel and not aluminium. As a chain is used, it starts to stretch and wear, and, eventually, this will adversely impact your drivetrain efficiency and shift quality. A worn chain will … Read more
Suspension components are under constant motion out on the trail and need regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Although seriously complex components, a lower fork service is relatively simple enough to do at home, and it’ll extend the life and performance of some costly parts. Here’s how it’s done. Welcome to Home Mechanics’ Week – a … Read more
Although it may sound intimidating, bleeding your brakes is simple and stress-free, given that you follow the steps correctly. Done annually, it will restore your braking performance and power. Many brake bleed processes are different but if you run Shimano, TRP, Hope, Tektro or any brake that uses a one-way or cup-style bleed, here’s everything you … Read more
Welcome to off.road.cc’s first themed content hub of the year – Home Mechanics’ Week, a seven-day DIY workshop where our team of in-house experts will share all the tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years, all to help you master some basic skills for yourself. Apart from saving you costly bills in the long … Read more
Mountain biking is a dirty sport. While finishing a ride covered in filth can be a liberating experience, the long-term damage caused by mud and slop is detrimental to your bike’s overall component health. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for muddy rides here at off.road.cc but only if you’ve got a thorough bike-cleaning regime like us – it’s vital … Read more
[Sponsored by Kenda]Tubeless tyres have made off-road riding much better, allowing riders to benefit from lower tyre pressures and not suffer the annoyance of thorn-induced punctures. Welcome to Home Mechanics’ Week – a DIY extravaganza Bearings on a bicycle: everything you need to know Everything you need to know about tubeless repair kits Sealant is … Read more
Full suspension mountain bikes open up a whole range of riding opportunities, whether that’s riding in more comfort or going faster nearly everywhere. Despite their advantages, there’s a clear downside – pivot bearings, develop play and wear out which directly affects your bike’s ride feel and can lead to irreparable damage. Here’s how to swap, … Read more
Whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bikes, your headset is one of the most important components as it’s responsible for holding your fork in place while translating steering inputs to the front wheel. It’s also a component that has to cope with all of the forces you put your front wheel and fork through, so neglecting … Read more
