Bicycle Maintenance Tools
This topic is about tools that can be used for maintenance and servicing of road bikes and other sports bikes, as well as city bikes and cross bikes for daily use.
TOPICS
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Shimano Chain Compatibility for Road, MTB, and Hybrid Bikes
An overview of Shimano chain compatibility across road bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrid bikes. Includes guidance on how to choose the right chain for your drivetrain.
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What Is a BOOST Crank? Differences from Standard MTB Cranks and How to Choose
This article explains what a BOOST crank is, how it differs from conventional MTB cranks, and provides guidance on selection across different manufacturers.
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How to Identify Bottom Bracket (BB) Types and Choose Replacement Parts for Road and MTB Bikes
Among road and MTB bike components, bottom brackets (BBs) can be especially difficult to match with replacement parts. This article explains how to identify BB types and how to choose the right replacement parts.
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Is a Road Pump Not Enough? A Guide to Choosing MTB Mini Pumps
This article compares MTB mini pumps with road bike pumps, explains how to choose the right one, and introduces key products from major brands.
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Torque Wrench: Advantages and Disadvantages of Torque Management
A torque wrench is a useful tool to have if you want to properly maintain your road bike or MTB. The following is a summary of what a torque wrench is and the advantages and disadvantages of torque management.
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How to Choose What to Pack in a Road Bike Tool Bottle by Riding Style
A tool bottle lets you neatly store the essentials needed to fix mechanical issues during a ride. This article covers how to choose what to pack and provides examples based on different riding scenarios.
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Hex Wrench Sizes for Road Bike Maintenance
For those who will be servicing their road bikes, we have compiled a list of hex wrench sizes that are commonly used for road bike maintenance and that you should have available.
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Advantages and disadvantages of using CO2 cylinders
The CO2 cylinder is the preferred puncture repair inflator for expert road bike users. This section summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of using CO2 cylinders for inflating, and the differences from portable pumps.
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Converting Your Road Bike to Gravel: Key Points to Consider
Gravel roads are becoming more and more popular as they can be enjoyed both on paved roads and slightly off-road. In this article, we have compiled a list of points to check when converting your current road bike to gravel.
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Bicycle Air Gauge: How to Use and Read Memory
This is a summary of how to use a bicycle air gauge and how to read the memory, which can be surprisingly difficult for beginners to understand. We have also picked up some points to check when purchasing an air gauge.
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Shimano's 7-speed to 12-speed chain differences
This is a summary of the differences between Shimano chains for road and hybrid bikes, from 7 to 12 speeds. It also compares the different chains for each speed range and how much the maintenance costs vary.
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Road Bike Grease: Surprisingly Important for Optimal Performance
Greasing not only keeps your road bike running smoothly, but also prevents sticking and rust. We have compiled a list of parts that should be greased and guidelines for greasing road bikes.
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Properly Inflating Bicycle Tires: The Importance
Tire air maintenance is surprisingly often neglected, but in fact, it is only beneficial. In this issue, we summarize the importance of keeping tires well inflated and the precautions to take when inflating tires.
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Must-Have Items for Bike Commuting
A list of essential items for commuting by bicycle. Covers sweat management, rain protection, cold-weather gear, and anti-theft measures.
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Bicycle Mechanical Problems in Cycling
Trouble is bound to occur when cycling long distances on a bicycle. In this issue, we have compiled a list of mechanical problems that can occur while cycling.
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Road Bike Maintenance for Beginners at Home
We have compiled a list of road bike maintenance that even beginners can start with tools they have at home. The menu emphasizes maintaining road bike performance and early detection of problems.
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Essential Tools for Road Bike Maintenance: Tool Sets vs Individual Purchases
A detailed guide on the essential tools needed for road bike maintenance by part! We've also compared the prices of tool sets vs individual purchases.
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How to choose and inflate a road bike inflator
Managing air pressure on a road bike is known as "the basics." We have compiled a list of how to select and inflate air pressure for road bicycles, which is similar to but slightly different from that of city bicycles.
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