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How To Clean Bicycle Chain?

Shift the chain onto the smallest chainring and smallest rear cog Put the bike on a stand or flip it upside down Wipe the chain with...

How To Change Bike Tire?

Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog if needed Release the brake if it blocks wheel removal Open the quick release or loosen the axle...

How To Change A Bicycle Tube?

Remove the wheel from the bicycle Release any remaining air from the tube Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the...

How To Use A Bike Pump?

Remove the valve cap Identify the valve type If needed, unscrew the valve locknut slightly Attach the pump head to the valve Lock the pump head in place Pump...

How To True A Bike Wheel?

Check the wheel in the bike frame or truing stand Spin the wheel and identify side-to-side wobbles and up-and-down hops Use a spoke wrench that fits...

How To Tighten A Bike Chain?

Shift the bike into the smallest rear cog and smallest front chainring if it has gears Loosen the rear axle nuts or quick-release skewer Pull the...

How To Fill A Presta Valve?

Remove the valve cap Unscrew the small Presta valve locknut at the tip Press the valve briefly to release a little air Attach the pump head to...

How To Clean Cycle Chain?

Shift the chain onto the smallest chainring and smallest rear cog Put the bike in a stand or lean it securely Wipe the chain with a...

How To Change Tyres On A Bike?

Shift the bike to a stable position or use a bike stand Release the brakes if they block wheel removal Shift the chain onto the smallest...

How To Change A Bike Tube?

Remove the wheel from the bike Release the remaining air from the tube Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the...

How To Change A Bike Tire Tube?

Remove the wheel from the bike Release all remaining air from the tire Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the...

How To Adjust Chain On Bicycle?

Shift the chain onto the smallest rear cog and smallest front chainring Loosen the rear wheel axle nuts or quick-release skewer Pull the rear wheel backward...

How To Change A Bicycle Tire?

Remove the wheel from the bicycle Release the brake if needed Deflate the tire completely Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off...

How To Adjust Cycle Brakes?

Check that the brake lever and cable move freely Inspect brake pads for wear and proper alignment Loosen the brake pad fixing bolts Position each pad so...

How To Remove Bicycle Pedals?

Gather a pedal wrench or 15 mm wrench, and a rag Identify the pedal marked “R” for right and “L” for left Turn the right pedal...

How To Change Tyre On Bike?

Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog if needed Open the brake quick-release if your bike has one Release the wheel from the frame or...

How To Change Bike Pedals?

Gather a pedal wrench or 15 mm wrench, grease, and the new pedals Identify the left and right pedals Remove the right pedal by turning it...

How To Change A Cycle Tyre?

Remove the wheel from the cycle Deflate the tyre completely Use tyre levers to pry one side of the tyre off the rim Remove the inner tube...

How To Adjust Bicycle Brakes?

Check the brake type: rim brakes, disc brakes, or coaster brakes Inspect brake pads, cables, levers, and rotors for wear or damage Squeeze the brake lever...

How To Remove Cycle Pedals?

Gather the correct pedal wrench or Allen key Shift the chain onto the smallest chainring and rear cog Position the crank arm for better leverage Identify the...

How To Remove A Pedal On A Bike?

Identify the pedal side Use the correct wrench or hex key Turn the right pedal counterclockwise to loosen Turn the left pedal clockwise to loosen Apply steady force Remove...

How To Change A Bike Tire?

Remove the wheel from the bike Release the brake if needed Fully deflate the tire Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off...

How To Change A Bicycle Tyre?

Remove the wheel from the bicycle Release any remaining air from the tyre Use tyre levers to unseat one side of the tyre from the rim Pull...

How To Remove Bike Pedals?

Gather a pedal wrench or 15 mm wrench, and a bike stand or a way to stabilize the bike Identify the pedal side For the right...