Robbie Ferri CamelBak bladders are an amazing way to stay hydrated and conveniently sit inside a small rucksack, or they can even go in your bikepacking bags.
However, if you don’t know how to clean a CamelBak bladder, you can end up drinking unclean, foul-tasting water – and could even make yourself unwell.
Tire pressure has become a big subject amongst cyclists in the past few years. Some say tire pressure doesn’t make that much difference…
One of the questions we get asked all the time here at BikeTips is: “What’s my bike worth?”
Understanding how to value a bike is an essential step in selling one – and in buying a new one.
As a bike mechanic, I get asked many questions about cycling components, but one that comes up often when it comes to modern disc brakes is centerlock vs 6 bolt rotors.
These disc brake setups both work excellently but are very different.
The balance bike vs training wheels debate is a hot topic amongst parents these days when discussing how to teach kids to ride a bike.
My parents taught me on training wheels, but many people currently recommend using a balance bike instead as it can teach the skills of cycling much better, giving the rider better ability sooner and building confidence quicker.
In this article, we’re going to be telling you what you need to know about SRAM NX vs GX so you know exactly what you’re getting when investing in these excellent groupsets.
We get asked some great questions by our amazing subscribers, and one that comes up all the time is: “Should I use butterfly bars for bikepacking?”
In my experience both as a casual bikepacker and racing in international endurance events, there are many advantages and disadvantages when it comes to butterfly bars and bikepacking.
One job that many cyclists neglect but is a great skill to learn is cleaning a cassette.
Keeping a clean cassette comes with a lot of benefits, and it doesn’t take long to do. Although it might look challenging when you know what you’re doing, it’s a very simple and easy process.
The single bike maintenance skill you’ll use most often is knowing how to use a bike pump.
Pumping up your bike tires is a task you are going to be doing all the time. It might be to get the optimum PSI, or you might get a puncture on the road and need to get the air back in the tube.
As a bike mechanic and avid cyclist, I have lost so many items of clothing to bike grease. Eventually, I realised knowing how to get bike grease out of clothes should be an essential skill for cyclists – and one I needed to learn quickly!
One of the key benefits of the Presta valve over other varieties is that it is serviceable, and you can completely remove the core.
Learning how to remove Presta valve cores comes in handy when it comes to bike maintenance and comes with many benefits.
Any bike ride can be ruined pretty quickly if your bike doesn’t work properly, and one of the most annoying problems is your gears slipping.
Not only does it not feel awful, but gears slipping on bicycles can also be pretty dangerous if you are putting a lot of power down. It’s not an efficient way to ride a bike and can play havoc on your components.
Road cycling is a lot of fun, and ripping up the tarmac is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy the outdoors. Being on the correct bike size is vital when it comes to road cycling. It’s very easy to overlook, and many cyclists get it wrong – and suffer the consequences! Road … Read more
There are many reasons why new bike chains can make a clicking sound, and it’s even something an experienced bike mechanic will face at times. A new chain clicking noise is not ideal, and shouldn’t be ignored.
We’re often asked at BikeTips: “How long do bike tires last? And how do you know when to change them?”
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this is a vital bit of knowledge to learn and understand.
