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How To Remove and Install Pedals

The humble old pedal is often overlooked but it’s one of the most important contact points on the bike. I can already hear you ‘pffff installing pedals? Please!’ Yes, it’s pretty simple but there are a few tricks and tips you might just be missing to make your life even easier:

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8 Trail Side Repairs To Get You Home!

We’ve all been there, and it’s always at the furthest away point from home! Maybe you’ve wiped a mech off in a crash or forgot to pack a spare tube, either way, you’re left with a long push home. But with a little canny thinking, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are a few handy trail side repairs that might just help you avoid the dreaded walk of shame.

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How to mount a bike tire correctly

It sounds like the simplest task in the world and you’re probably scoffing over your porridge as you read this, but it’s time to talk tyres – well, more specifically, the basics of how to put one on. Yeah, yeah, sounds easy but just think of your ride last week: how many riders did you see breaking out into a clammy sweat, standing helplessly on the side of the trail with tire levers in hand, throwing pleading glances as you rode by? Exactly. Once you’ve nailed the technique you’ll realise it was never that difficult in the first place.

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How to install a set of Hope Technology Cranks

Hope’s eagerly anticipated cranks were one of the hot products of this year, offering a strength and lightness that made them suitable for all biking styles. We are currently abusing a set in the long term test program and so far they have laughed off our best efforts to damage them.

Hope cranks feature a unique expanding spline axle/arm interface making assembly a little different from some...

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Tune It Up: How to adjust your Front Suspension

From the Tune It Up: Front Suspension article in Issue #016, we divulged our secrets to getting our suspension set up perfectly. From dialing your sag to tuning your compression damping, we’ve got you covered, so read on and get ready to shred, because your bike will feel incredible!

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