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Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs Blog

With decades of mechanical experience, we'll show you how to get home with a broken spoke, the best way to look after your bike, how to keep your riding without injury, and more. (And our blog posts are 100% AI-free!)

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Should I service my own MTB suspension?

Posted: 01/04/2025 Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs

Thinking of DIY suspension servicing to save $$? We'll show you what you can safely do at home (& what you shouldn't attempt if you value your eyeballs).   Read More

A bench full of disassembled mountain bike rear shocks, ready for servicing at Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs.

How to get home with a broken chain

Posted: 01/12/2023 Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs

Snapped your bicycle chain? Don't panic! Here's an easy way to repair it - and you only need two things. We'll get you back on the road or trail, fast.   Read More

A young man with bloodied knuckles tries to fix a bicycle chain, his friends watching on.

How to get home with a broken spoke

Posted: 01/10/2023 Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs

Spoke broke mid-ride? Don't get stranded out on the trails -- we're going to show you how to get home again, and all you need is a spoke key.   Read More

A mountain biker pushing their bike up a forest slope, head down.

The Best Way To Clean Your Bike

Posted: 01/04/2023 Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs

Washing your bike is great, but did you know there's a right - and wrong - way to do it? We'll show you a foolproof method & how to avoid common errors.   Read More

Bubbles in the air, a garden in the background. Their iridescent surfaces are shining.

Why is your bike making a weird noise? [UPDATED NOV 2022]

Posted: 01/11/2022 Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs

A noisy bike is an unhappy bike, but how do you know what's actually causing the issue? We'll show you how to help pinpoint common noise causes, and how to reduce your service bill by doing a bit of simple homework.   Read More


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