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You won’t get as many gear options as you would with a double chainring, but 1x does suit a lot of riders. Consider the size of chainring you need and try to get as straight a chain line as possible.

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After pumping up your tires, replacing cables is probably the 2nd most common maintenance job on your bike. Although it can be made a bit trickier with the advent of internal cable routing on some newer bikes, it requires just an allen key, a set of replacement cables and a good set of cable cutters …

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You need to replace your chain when the old one gets worn out or if it fails on you. It’s always handy to keep a chain tool on you out on the trail if this does happen – even if you have a ‘powerlink’ style chain connector, you’ll still need a means of cutting your …

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Taking a hacksaw to your nice new handlebars might seem a little scary, but if you make the right measurements and use the right tools, there will be no problem. Make sure you take an equal amount off each bar end. Also, make sure you know what material your bars are made of – if …

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Full suspension mountain bikes have really different maintenance requirements compared to hardtails. This video has you covered if you’re just starting with a full susser. Whether you’re talking about chain growth, sag or bearing condition, check out these tips!

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