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How to true a buckled MTB wheel

Probably one of the most common maintenance procedures on bikes is repairing a buckled or slightly out of shape wheel. From a ‘get you home’ ghetto fix to truing back to its original shape, this skill is often seen as rocket science or just plain black magic, but it can be simpler than you think.

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Little Shredders Pt. 3 – Hitting the Bike Park with your Kids!

A bikepark trail looks totally different to an experienced adult than it does to a child. To experience this, just lower yourself to their height and look at the size of those braking bumps! The bike and protective gear help kids get down the trails safely, but there are other variables to consider on the mountain. Now It’s time to get that bike dirty … let’s go hit the bikepark!

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How to fit Shimano XT and XTR Di2 : plug and play shifting

Shimano XTR Di2 has already proven itself in our long term review, and now the technology has filtered down to the more affordable XT, we are likely to see it on more and more bikes. But how easy is it to fit? Do you need an electronics degree from Oxford and the patience of a saint? Let’s find out.

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How to Wash Your Bike

We’ve all been there, cold and soaked to the bone, looking forward to getting back in the door and back to the warm saviour of the shower. But there’s a catch. Your bike is lurking against the wall like a guilty dog waiting to be washed. Unfortunately, no matter what you do it’s going to need cleaned if you don’t want your bike to turn into an expensive pile of seized and creaky metal.

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10 Ways to Silence your MTB

In this world of high-end trick looking XC, enduro, trail and hardtail bikes, we all strive for perfection in one way or another. No matter how much you spend on your beloved steed, there can be one thing that will make your bike (no matter how much it cost) very annoying; noise! Here are ten tips on how to silence your bike and all its rattles, knocks, taps or whines!

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