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Bike maintenance video: How to get rim brakes to perform to their best

If there's one thing that's more important than making your bike go it's making it stop

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How to fit & remove pedals — 10 easy steps to pedal happiness

Learn the best way to fit your pedals so they'll be secure but easy to remove

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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 1 – How to get your bike properly clean & lubed

A clean bike is a happy bike

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Get your gears shifting sweetly: How to tune a rear derailleur

Never miss a rear gear shift again

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How to fit a Chris King Press Fit bottom bracket

PressFit bottom brackets are designed to be simple to fit, here's how to do it...

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How to bleed SRAM hydraulic road disc brakes — find out how to fix spongy brakes

If your brakes aren't quite performing, they may need bleeding

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Pre-flight: 8 things you should check before every bike ride

Banish unexpected mechanical hassles by giving your bike a check over before every ride

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Side-pull brakes: find out how to fit them the easy way

Need new brakes? Here's a straighforward process to get them fitted to your bike

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Trimming hydraulic hoses — the easy way to get them the right length

Hydraulic hoses too long? Tidy them up with a trim

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8 reasons not to get disc brakes — find out the hassles before you switch

Should you make the switch or is it worth sticking with rim brakes?

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