1. How I learnt to love punctures Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor I’ve never been a big fan of getting a puncture. I prefer to blissfully ignore the fact that it is an inevitable part of cycling. However, on a recent rainy ride, after 6 months free of punctures, they caught up with me with a vengeance. With my... Sunday, 15 April 2012 | 3 hits | Read more

2. Bike lube: What’s all the fuss? Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor Keeping your bike well lubricated is probably one of those maintenance tasks that too frequently gets forgotten. But why does it matter? Which lubricant should you be applying? How frequently? Where? How much lube does a bike need? Why should I... Friday, 06 April 2012 | 5 hits | Read more

3. I need your help: 4 minute survey (finished) Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor Ever so often I like to reach out to readers of London Cyclist to hear about their feelings on a certain topic. In the past that has led to the London Cycle Routes eBook which was highly requested. This time I’d like to find out everyone’s... Wednesday, 14 March 2012 | 14 hits | Read more

4. 5 big sticking points that put people off maintaining their bikes themselves Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor Recently, we ran a survey on the topic of bicycle maintenance. I wanted to know more about readers thoughts so I can better serve them on this blog. The results of the survey are private (won’t be shared with any nasty marketers etc.) but I wanted... Thursday, 08 March 2012 | 11 hits | Read more

5. Free bicycle maintenance classes in London Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor If you want to learn the basics to bicycle maintenance then a number of free courses and workshops exist in London. They can help you reduce the cost of your bicycle maintenance by completing basic tasks such as replacing brake pads. Below is a... Thursday, 08 March 2012 | 15 hits | Read more

6. Best bicycle toolkits Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor If you are getting more into your bicycle maintenance you’ll quickly discover you need a few extra tools that are not included in your standard B&Q toolbox. Especially when it comes to more advanced maintenance tasks such as hub bearing... Sunday, 11 December 2011 | 33 hits | Read more

7. Setting up your bike for winter Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author: London Maintenance Editor Winter cycling needs no introduction. It’s chilly and demotivating at times. But most of all, it’s a whole lot of fun, just like cycling the rest of the year. To keep riding through our English winter a few simple tweaks to your bike will make... Sunday, 11 December 2011 | 29 hits | Read more

8. BMX Bike Maintenance Tips Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor Learn BMX bicycle maintenance tips in this free custom bike setup video for BMX tricks and racing. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 74 hits | Read more

9. How to Boot a Tire for Bike Maintenance Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor Learn how to boot a tire for bike maintenance in this free bike maintenance video. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 78 hits | Read more

10. Basic Bike Care Maintenance Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor From maintaining your chain to taking care of your tires, get expert tips on basic bicycle care and maintenance in this free cycling video. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 95 hits | Read more

11. Portable bike stand Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor For a long time I resisted the urge to buy a bike stand. Eventually, I relented. A few weeks later I realised I had missed one that perhaps would have suited me better for simple jobs. Whilst there is no doubt that the one I chose does exactly what... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 28 hits | Read more

12. Motocross Bike Maintenance Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor Motocross bike maintenance is important for rider safety. Learn about motocross bike maintenance using the motocross tips in this free video. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 82 hits | Read more

13. How to Wash Your Bicycle Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor A damp rag, Simple Green or warm soapy water and are some safe ways to clean a bicycle. Clean a bicycle with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 86 hits | Read more

14. Overhauling your old bike part 1 Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor As I mentioned last week it’s pretty easy for someone to bring a neglected bike back to life. Making it squeak free, trouble free and fast. Best of all you’ll actually be proud to ride your bike again knowing you’ve done the repairs yourself. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 25 hits | Read more

15. Fixing the most common mechanical problem with bikes in London Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor I’m trying to turn right. I’m waiting for a gap in the traffic. Suddenly, I spot it. I push my foot down on the pedal expecting a smooth forward motion. Instead, I hear a horrible grinding sound. My foot slides further than I expected and the... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 21 hits | Read more

16. BMX Bike Maintenance Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor Maintaining your BMX bike keeps it in working condition. Find out how to properly maintain your BMX bike using this free video presented by a BMX expert. ... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 69 hits | Read more

17. How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:ehow editor In order to adjust a rear derailleur, it's important to note that there are high and low limit screws that can alter the guide puller. Learn how to adjust a rear derailleur with help from an experienced bike mechanic in this free video on bike... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 74 hits | Read more

18. Replacing jockey wheels Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor We next come up to a source of squeakiness that I’ve decided to squash! My jockey wheels often result in my friends pointing and laughing at me as I squeak up a hill. They are nearly 5 years old so it’s time for a replacement. If your jockey... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 35 hits | Read more

19. Replacing your bicycle tyres for a smoother ride Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor In the overhauling an old bike series we come up to our latest upgrade. The bicycle tyres – a fairly economic upgrade at £25 per tyre. When do I change my bicycle tyres? If your tyre looks a little like my old tyre in the picture above then... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 22 hits | Read more

20. Replacing hydraulic disk brake pads Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 0.0/5 (0 vote) North Bristol Mountain Bike Club/Maintenance Author:Maintenance Editor Big thank you to Mark’s Cycle Repairs for helping me put this repair together for the Bike Doctor App (Already in iPhone version, soon to be in Android version) Mark offers excellent prices and repairs for all sorts of bikes and if you live in... Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | 22 hits | Read more