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Tips & Tricks Blog

Whether it's how to get home with a broken spoke or how to look after your ITBs, we're here to help!

BMCR's Guide To Buying A Cheap-Ass Bike

Posted: 01/12/2021 Tips & Tricks

Should you buy a cheap bike? Let's go down the rabbit hole. How much should you spend? What's the best brand of cheap bike? And where should you get one? Here's our ultimate guide.   Read More

A man crashing to the ground during a bike accident, his bicycle flying off in pieces

How To Mess Up A Tube Replacement

Posted: 01/09/2021 Tips & Tricks

Changing a tube is pretty simple... if you know which mistakes to avoid (and there are a few of them). Here's our easy guide to avoiding a long walk home.   Read More

A bicycle mechanic at Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs removing a tyre from a wheel

Don't Let Winter Ruin Your Ride

Posted: 01/07/2021 Tips & Tricks

When the wet weather hits, don't put your bike in the shed! Here are our handy tips on how to keep rolling through the winter months without ruining your ride.   Read More

Detail of a Surly Ogre frame against a graffitied wall, rain droplets on the top tube

Why Suspension Needs Attention

Posted: 01/04/2021 Tips & Tricks

What's the best way to keep your bike's suspension buttery-smooth? How can you save money on MTB repairs? With our handy guide to suspension work.   Read More

A bicycle suspension fork being serviced at Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs

Feeling Hot Hot Hot

Posted: 01/02/2021 Tips & Tricks

It's so hot the asphalt is melting but you still want to go for a ride... So should you, or is it better to hide under the a/c? Let BMCR be your sweaty weather guide!   Read More

Long shot of a khaki Surly Ogre against a large expanse of brick wall in the bright sunshine

Repairs In The Wild: Punctures

Posted: 01/01/2021 Tips & Tricks

Everything you need to know about fixing a punctured bicycle tube on the side of the road or trail. Tips, tricks, and why you shouldn't rely on glueless patches.   Read More

A mountain bike wheel reflected in a pool of water, inside a graffitied car park

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Thanks for your massive effort in retrieving the internal cabling on the Ridley. It's a job I would never have been able to do myself, and I cringe with embarrassment to think of the three of you working on the one bike for an hour to get it done. [BMCR: That's what we're here for…Karim Soetratma
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