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link to What To Do About Clicking/Popping Bicycle Spokes?

What To Do About Clicking/Popping Bicycle Spokes?

Have you ever hopped on your bike for a nice relaxing ride only to be met with an annoying clicking or popping sound coming from the spokes? This sound can be extremely frustrating and can also...

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link to Bent Presta Valve Core? 4 Ways To Fix It (With Pictures)

Bent Presta Valve Core? 4 Ways To Fix It (With Pictures)

Presta valves are typically found on road bikes and high-end mountain bikes. They’re thinner and work a little bit differently than a Schrader valve. One of the main reasons to use a Presta...

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link to Duct Tape As Rim Tape: Can You Use It? (& Smart Alternatives)

Duct Tape As Rim Tape: Can You Use It? (& Smart Alternatives)

If you've gone for a while without attending to your rims, you'll sometimes notice that your rim tape is worn, uneven, or otherwise unfit for continued use. This means you'll want to fix your rim...

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link to Why Does My Bicycle Clunk While Shifting?

Why Does My Bicycle Clunk While Shifting?

Bikes are supposed to be fairly quiet. When your bike starts making an unusual noise, it's often a sign that there's a mechanical issue in need of attention. The faster you take action, the more...

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link to Bicycle Fork Shakes (Causes and Solutions)

Bicycle Fork Shakes (Causes and Solutions)

Any sort of unexpected shaking from your bike can be a big deal. If your fork shakes, vibrates, or makes noise when you apply the brakes, your bike might have a serious mechanical issue that could...

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link to 12 Possible Reasons Why Some Bikes Are So Loud

12 Possible Reasons Why Some Bikes Are So Loud

You may have noticed that some bicycles are very loud. I’m not even talking of old and rusty bikes, but shiny, spanking-new high-end bikes. When I first heard one, I thought there was a problem...

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Hi, I'm Sam.

I own and maintain 6 e-bikes, 15 regular bikes (road bikes, folding bikes, hybrid bikes, city bikes among others). Bicycle engineers, expert cyclists, bike mechanics have joined me to bring you the best content possible.

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