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Do your brakes squeal like a pig when you apply them? Maybe you’re wondering If you can stop it. In this article we are going to be discussing the reasons behind squeaky brakes and more importantly how to stop bike brakes from squeaking. Embedded aluminium Over time tiny shards of aluminium from the rim can … Read more
Here at Cycle Maintenance Academy we get lots of questions about bicycle maintenance and one of the main things we get asked about is disk brakes. Understanding basic cycle maintenance is a useful skill to have, not to mention the fact it can save you a lot of money. When it comes to bike tyres … Read more
We have covered the set up process in of how to use a bike pump, now we wanted to discuss how to pump up a bike tyre, covering both the attaching and detaching process. Knowing how to do this is a incredibly useful skill for any cyclist and a basic element of cycle maintenance and … Read more
Bike Valves are a cycling essential that can be found in high pressure road bikes and some mountain bicycle’s inner tubes. The purpose of the valve is to control the amount of air in an inner tube. Today we are going to discuss all things bike valves from why they exist, what they do and … Read more
No matter the length of your journey, when cycling, it’s always a good idea to carry some tools and spares along with you. If your bike breaks during your bike ride, you may not be able to continue cycling for the rest of the journey. Fortunately a lot of repairs can be completed on the … Read more
When riding a bike, many people experience discomfort. What many people don’t realise is the significance of the handlebars and the importance of adjusting them to be the correct height and the correct position for riding. This article aims to help guide you step by step regarding how to adjust bike handlebars correctly. Firstly, making … Read more