Most of us don’t think about the cables that connect our bike’s controls to their derailleurs and brakes until they stop working well or break. However, they play a critical role in ensuring your bike ...

If the gears on your bike slip when you’re pedalling, or if they can’t shift into certain gears, they may need adjusting. Gear cables can stretch over time and derailleurs can be knocked out of ...

Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Abby Hippley, mechanic, bike builder, and former demo driver for ...

All bikes with the exception of penny-farthings are geared between the crankset and the rear wheel. Most bikes will include a range of gears, so that you can choose one appropriate to where you’re ...