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How to Replace Disc Brake Pads

To replace your disc brake pads you’ll need a pair of needle-nose pliers, a clean dry cloth, some rubbing alcohol, and a flat-sided tool like a 10mm wrench. For this demonstration I’m using Shimano hydraulic disc brakes but the procedure for most makes and models will be roughly the same. First, remove the wheel. A bike stand …

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Topeak PrepStand Pro, JoeBlow Ace Floor Pump, and PedalBar Review

If you’re really into riding (and the fact that you’re reading this tells me you are), you’re already familiar with the Topeak brand. As a techy kinda guy who does all his own bike work (and work for close friends), I decided to test out some of Topeak’s shop/home gear. Although these items aren’t new …

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Mountain Bike Spring Cleaning, Part 3: Headset Maintenance and Final Details

This is the third and final installment in our series on spring mountain bike maintenance. You can read Part 2: Drive Train, Frame, and Brake Maintenancehere. Headset Maintenance After a year of riding in the muck and dust you will be surprised at how much abuse your headset takes. It is always a good idea …

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Mountain Bike Spring Cleaning, Part 2: Drivetrain, Pivots, and Brake Maintenance

This is a continuation of our series on spring bike maintenance. Click here to read Part 1: Washing, Fork Maintenance, and More. Drivetrain Maintenance After cleaning your bike and maintaining your fork, it’s time to tackle the drivetrain, frame pivots, and brakes. Carefully remove the crank arms. Most cranks are self-extracting using an 8mm Allen …

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Emergency Prep for Mountain Biking

Mountain bikers often take for granted the fact that we’ll return safe and sane from our jaunts into the backcountryeven those that take us twenty miles or more from the nearest town or main road. I think we get this false sense of security from the fact that long distances can easily be covered on …

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