We’ve all heard bike mechanics going on about things you should ‘always’ or ‘never’ do when working on your bike. I’ve worked in 13 bike shops over 25 years and, in that time, have seen the same ...

A loose chain on a single-speed bike is adjusted differently from poor chain control on a derailleur bike. Before tightening anything, identify the drivetrain, inspect chain wear, check derailleur ...

It’s been a while, but we’re back with another installment of Shifting Gear. The past few months have been a very busy time for the industry, and all of us on the BikeRumor team have all sorts of new ...

For high end component users, this is a must have to maximise performance and longevity. There are simpler and better value options, but none that offer quite the refinement and performance that this ...

A bicycle chain can break suddenly, but the cause is often visible earlier: worn pins, stiff links, rust, a damaged master link, poor shifting under load, or the wrong chain length. Inspect the whole ...