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Last Updated On December 5, 2022 by Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

Where to clamp your bike on a repair stand

Thorn Nomad touring bicycle on a bike repair stand clamped using the seatpost

It's always better to clamp a bike by the seat post into a bicycle repair stand instead of by the top tube or other part of a bike frame. This is because clamping a bicycle by the frame may cause damage, particularly on carbon bikes. Using A Bike Stand For Bicycle Maintenance And Repair A bike repair stand is a must-have tool for any cyclist keen on doing their own bike maintenance and … [Read more...]

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Last Updated On February 1, 2023 by Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

Why is my bike pump not working?

Why is my bicycle pump not pumping?

If your bike pump is giving you problems when trying to inflate a tire, these bicycle pump troubleshooting tips might help. Bicycle Pump Not Putting Air In Bike Tire? There's nothing worse than being out on a ride and getting a flat tire, only to find out that once you've swapped the inner tube over, your bike pump isn't working. It's happened to me a couple of times - one being on the … [Read more...]

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Last Updated On November 9, 2022 by Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

Why does my bike rack wobble with panniers?

Bicycle racks on my Thorn Nomad touring bicycle

Have you noticed that your bicycle rack has started to sway or wobble? Here's some reasons why pannier bike racks wobble and how to fix it. If you enjoy commuting or cycle touring the classic way with racks and panniers, this troubleshooting guide to wobbling racks should be a useful read. Should a bike rack wobble? The short answer to this, is that no, bicycle racks should not wobble, … [Read more...]

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Last Updated On August 3, 2022 by Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

How to Stay Comfortable and Warm Sleeping Outdoors

How tp stay warm sleeping in a tent

Planning on camping out but worried about being cold? These practical tips on how to keep warm and comfortable when camping will give you a sound night's sleep! Camping in lower temperatures Sleeping outside when its cold can be difficult, but with the right gear and knowledge it's possible to have a comfortable night no matter what the temperature. All you need to stay comfortable and warm … [Read more...]

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Last Updated On February 20, 2023 by Dave Briggs 1 Comment

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