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Technical FAQ: Riveting carbon frames, sticky titanium frames, and bleeding Shimano disc brakes
Lennard answers questions about riveting carbon frames, freeing a frozen seatpost, and tricks bleeding Shimano disc brakes. Read the full ar...
Bike repair basics: Installing and adjusting road brakes
Keep your brakes tuned for reliable stopping power—using just one or two tools. Read the full article at Bike repair basics: Installing and ...
Do a pre-ride check and take all the essential tools on every ride
Five minutes spent in the garage could save you 30 on the trail or road. Check your bike before you ride, and take the right tools so you’re...
Bike repair basics: Adjusting a Shimano rear derailleur clutch
Maintain and adjust the rear derailleur clutch so it can do its job in any terrain and trail condition. Read the full article at Bike repair...
Technical FAQ: SRAM eTap battery fix, carbon bikes on trainers, wide pedaling angle, tire rolling resistance
Tech expert Lennard Zinn offers suggestions on how to fix shifters, if it's OK to ride a carbon bike on a trainer, and optimal tire setup. R...
Technical FAQ: Clamping carbon frames, AXS compatibility
Lennard offers advice about how to secure a carbon frame into a workstand; discusses SRAM AXS drivetrain cross-compatibility; how to re-alig...
Technical FAQ: Comparing the handling of different bikes
There are many variables to consider when examining how a bike handles when riding no hands. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Compari...
Technical FAQ: Fixing a misaligned braze-on front derailleur mount
Lennard Zinn instructs on how to deal with a misaligned mount, addresses the advantages of tubeless tires, and explains the sailing effect w...
Technical FAQ: Mixing cranks on gravel bikes
One reader asks about using a Campy crank on a Shimano drivetrain, while another reader inquires about mixing in a Wolftooth component. Read...
