Bicycle mechanics

Bicycle Mechanics - Headset Question - I am looking at a single speed frame that come with a threadless headset. I like quill stems and was wondering if I could simply remove the threadless and put in a treaded headset and trim the steerer tube to a proper length.

If your wheel has a wobble, it’s either been hit by something which has dented it, or the spokes have loosened, causing the rim to lose its shape. The procedure below won’t help fix a dented rim, b…

Being able to work on your own bike is great fun and leads to more confidence on the bike as well. Here are 10 skills to start you on the way.

If you’re new to mountain biking—or simply cycling in general—you’ve probably already been bombarded by a huge lexicons of terms that make absolutely no sense to you. It seems like cyclists speak an entirely unique dialect of English, especially mountain bikers. One minute your new riding buddies sound like surfer dude transplants from southern California, […]

Headsets are a crucial part of your bike that you never see. So what's the story with these hidden wonders and why are there so many options?

Whether you’re already geared up for riding the next many months or you’re just pulling your bicycle out of storage in anticipation of a ride later this week you’ll want to inspec…

Looking to find out more about bike wheel sizes? What do bicycle wheel sizes mean and which measurements should you use? Read this guide.

My memory is a bit hazy about exactly what SunTour introduced in exactly which year - and, crucially, I do not have a copy of SunTour’s Catalog No 60. However, my best guess is that the story goes like this: ...