Whether I was mid-race and hundreds of miles from the nearest bike shop, I ran out of degreaser at a time-critical moment, or it was simply a Sunday and the shops were closed, there has been any number of reasons I’ve needed a homemade degreaser.
Now, I want to share the lessons I’ve learned along the way with you!
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.
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.
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!
There’s nothing worse than a noisy bike when you’re trying to ride.
One of the common culprits of noise is a chain without lubrication, so it’s no surprise that a common request we have from new cyclists is a guide on how to lube bike chains.
A big part of cycling is looking after your bike.
If you keep on top of cleaning your bike, you can expect some amazing benefits and even save money in the long run. Learning how to clean a bike is an essential for cyclists.
Bike maintenance is a big part of cycling. Learning how to work on and maintain your bike is very satisfying and can save you money and time.
A job we highly recommend learning is how to clean a bike chain.
A clean chain goes a long way when it comes to cycling, but many riders don’t actually know how to clean their chain properly.