If you have a leaky Schrader valve on your bicycle, it is likely the valve core is damaged, loose, or a small piece of dirt is preventing it from closing fully. This guide on how to troubleshoot Schrader valve core issues, what to look for, and how to fix them might save you from throwing away an inner tube when it might be saved. Related: Bike Valve Types Problems With Schrader … [Read more...]

If your bike chain keeps falling off it may be because it is too loose, however there are several other reasons for chain jams and slips. Is your bike chain falling off? Everybody's bike chain comes off at some point, whether you are a road cyclist, on a long distance bike tour,  and especially if you're a mountain biker. After all, if you're down-hilling and your mountain bike chain … [Read more...]

If you have bike issues, this collection of how to guides and trouble shooting tips will help you get your bicycle back on the road in no time! Fixing Problems With Bikes At some point, whether you are on a long distance cycle tour or just commuting to work, you will experience some type of mechanical issue with your bike. It is inevitable! Even if you are the luckiest person in the … [Read more...]

If you have to leave your bicycle outside for any length of time, make sure it is clean, lubricated, and under a cover in order to prevent it rusting. Need to store you bicycle outside? While it's always better to keep your bike inside whenever possible, that's not always realistic. It's not ideal, but sometimes circumstances dictate that you have to keep a bike outside in the garden, on … [Read more...]

If your bike feels hard to pedal, the most likely reason is the wheel rubbing against the frame or brake-pad. There are other things to look for as well, including reason 9 on the list - which maybe you don't want to admit! Finding it hard pedaling your bike? Whether you just took your bike out of the garage for the first time this season and noticed it's a lot harder to pedal than it was … [Read more...]