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Quick Question: Any Tips for Removing a Stuck Pedal?

By Brian Gerow   February 25, 2021

I want to swap out my pedals but the old ones feel like they are welded in place. Any tips for removing a stuck bike pedal?

MTB Lube Theory: Which Oil or Grease Goes Where? We Asked a World Cup Mechanic

By Brian Gerow   February 22, 2021

If you’ve ever wondered how often you should lubricate your mountain bike chain, or what grease goes on the pawls inside your freehub body, this article is for you.

Quick Question: How Can I Keep the Derailleur Cable Ferrule From Falling Off?

By Brian Gerow   February 17, 2021

Frayed cable ends on a dropper-post remote can puncture skin which is certainly worth preventing. How do you prevent the fray?

Quick Question: How Can I Keep My Disc Brakes From Screaming Like a Banshee?

By Brian Gerow   February 8, 2021
Hayes Dominion A4 brakes

We asked mountain bike athletes and pro mechanics for tips on silent disc brakes.

Quick Question: Which MTB-Related Tools Do I Need at Home to Learn Bike Maintenance Skills?

By Brian Gerow   February 4, 2021

Paging all seasoned shredders: Please share your bike tool suggestions with newer riders.

Quick Question: How Can I Prevent My Seat Post From Slipping Into the Seat Tube While Riding?

By Brian Gerow   January 18, 2021

Over tightening a seat post clamp can compress dropper post internals, causing permanent damage. Here are other ways to clamp the post in place without turning the screws too far.

Quick Question: What Can I Do When my Chain is Stuck Between the Cassette and the Spokes?

By Brian Gerow   January 7, 2021

Stuff happens, and getting a chain stuck between the cassette and spokes is no fun. What do you do to get rolling again?

Tubeless Tire Troubleshooting Tips

By Jeff Barber   December 10, 2020

Tubeless tire air leaks aren’t always due to a puncture. Sometimes rims and valves can be the culprit. Here’s how to zero in on the problem.

Do you Pressure Wash Your Bike? [Survey]

By Brian Gerow   November 29, 2020

At some point someone may have told you that it’s a terrible idea to pressure wash a mountain bike, because bearings.

Tidy Spiders: Tips to Manage the Web of Cable and Hose at the Helm of Your Bike

By Brian Gerow   November 4, 2020

Tips for routing mountain bike brake hoses, shifter cables, and remotes neatly.

DIY Headset Tips and Tricks for Aspiring Bike Mechanics

By Brian Gerow   September 14, 2020
Headset MTB

Installing a new mountain bike fork or headset yourself is totally doable. Here are some tips and tricks for making it work.

How Often do you Bleed Your Hydraulic MTB Brakes?

By Jeff Barber   September 13, 2020

Of course how often riders bleed their brakes depends on a number of factors.

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