Posts tagged bike maintenance

The start of the cyclocross season can sneak up on us. Chris McGovern takes our questions on bike maintenance and setup to help get ready for the first race.

Most riders have a favorite method for cleaning and lubing chains, along with favorite solvents and lubes. But to make the most of this vital piece of equipment, we’re going to experts.

Before you put your ‘cross bike away for the winter, give it some TLC. We have nine tips for making sure your bike will be in tip-top shape when you take it out for your first spring ride.

Cable and housing maintenance is essential for effective shifting and braking. In this Ask the Mechanic post, we asked for cable maintenance advice from several pro mechanics.

Feedback Sports has a new Chain Keeper to aid in cleaning and shipping when the rear wheel is off. It also is offering the Scorpion stand as a 2-piece unit.

Chain and drivetrain maintenance is essential in cyclocross. We asked three pro mechanics how they keep their riders’ drivetrains running smoothly.

For last week’s Mechanical Monday we took a look at disc brake pad considerations. And we’re following that up this week by talking about bleeding disc brakes with TRP’s Bryce Olsen, SRAM’s Nate Newton and Shimano’s Nick Murdick.

With hydraulic disc brakes becoming more of the rule rather than the exception in cyclocross, we reached out to TRP, SRAM and Shimano on some of the best practices for brake maintenance, bike storage and waste disposal for cyclocross bikes with hydraulic brake systems.

by Chris Mayhew The season is over, but before you pack away the bike into the back of the garage until next September, there are …