TOP 5 – DIY BIKE MAINTENANCE SKILLS FOR A NEW CYCLIST

Ayush Kundu D.I.Y

Regular maintenance is key to keeping your bicycle lasting longer, riding better, and also ensuring you have a safe ride. While the thought of servicing one’s bike can seem daunting, and can therefore put off the idea of DIY Maintenance altogether – these are quite simple to do and can be quite a stress-buster. Here are our top maintenance skills that …

TOP 5 COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES TO MAKE YOUR OLD BIKE FEEL NEW

Ayush Kundu D.I.Y, Tips & Tricks

As time passes, our bicycles inevitably become slower and less reliable than they used to be when we first bought them. Either the bike’s components have started to become unreliable, or you as a rider have simple grown bored of the same type of ride day in and day out. Sometimes just a spot of TLC can change a ride! …

INDOOR BICYCLE TRAINER MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

Shaun George BOTS Guides, D.I.Y

It’s quite a gratifying experience to be able to ride your bike indoors. Especially now, with the onset of the monsoons. Riding your bicycle indoors is also super convenient – you can get on it at any point in time; weather conditions or the time of day aren’t considerations anymore. There are so many advantages to riding indoors. Maintenance on …

DIY HOME MECHANIC SERIES –ABC QUICK CHECK

Shaun George BOTS Guides, D.I.Y, Mechanics, Tips & Tricks

It’s important to keep your bike in tip-top working order, not only from a mechanical standpoint but also from a safety standpoint. Before each ride, make sure you conduct a quick series of checks to ensure your bike is ready and safe to ride. Use the “ABC Quick Check” to remind yourself of this inspection every time. If you feel …

DIY HOME MECHANIC SERIES – DRIVETRAIN MAINTENANCE

Shaun George BOTS Guides, D.I.Y, Mechanics, Tips & Tricks

Your bike’s drivetrain is made of a bunch of moving parts all working in harmony to provide you with smooth gear shifts and reliable performance. All these drivetrain components, especially the chain, are made to super-high tolerances – any changes in these tolerances can cause shifting issues. Having a clean drivetrain keeps your bike in good working order. A poorly maintained drivetrain …