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Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner So, basically the bottom bracket of a bicycle is responsible for attaching the crank arms, which is the part of the bicycle frame on which you pedal and allows them to rotate smoothly. And over time, bottom brackets can actually wear out, creak, or become … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner A properly sized bicycle chain is indeed one of the most important components that provide you with a smooth and safe ride. If your chain is too long it can cause poor shifting, noisy pedaling, chain slip and may even cause the derailleur to derail, … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner It actually play the big role in bicycle maintenance, as a master link, also known as a quick link or connecting link and is a special type of chain connector that virtually allows you to connect both ends of a bicycle chain without any type … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner When your bicycle pedals are rusted, dirty and stuck, you need to grease them as it plays a big role in the overall performance, comfort and long-term durability of your bicycle. Because the pedals actually connect your effort directly to the drivetrain and without proper … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner You can actually save a lot of time, money, and frustration if you understand the basics of how pedals are actually attached and how to remove them without damaging your crank arms. Actually, one of the most important facts that many people overlook is that … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner If you are worried about your bicycle seatpost getting stuck and this is actually one of the most frustrating maintenance challenges that cyclists face as it could be because the bicycle has not been used for a long period of time, stored in a damp … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner You might think that replacing a bicycle stem is a job for a professional mechanic, but you can actually do it easily at home, even if you’re new to bicycle maintenance. So, basically the bicycle stem is the part that connects your handlebar to the … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner It is not actually complex thing to remove a bicycle fork, and yes it is actually very important steps as well to maintain or upgrade your bicycle. The fork is the part of your bicycle that actually holds the front wheel and connects it to … Read more

Written By: JonathanFact Checked By: Caroline DezendorfReviewed By: Matt Tanner Wearing the right helmet doesn’t always mean which helmet is comfortable, but which helmet provides lifesaving protection. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that helmets actually reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85% in the event of a crash.[¹] But … Read more