Tech

Maintenance: top tips from Spike Taylor of the Pro Tool School

May 8, 2012

Former Team GB and now UCI pro team mechanic on cleaning chains and bikes

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Chain gang: five top tips for a clean chain

May 4, 2012

Our chain gang of mechanics share trade secrets on keeping your chain fettled

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‘How to’ video: checking your Shimano HollowTech II bottom bracket

March 12, 2012

Removal and replacement

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How to replicate cleat position

March 6, 2012

Correct cleat position is crucial in minimising stress on the knee and maximising power output

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Cycling shoe tight spot?

February 14, 2012

Get snipping

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Carbon wheels and road salt?

February 2, 2012

As long as it is dry…

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Component lowdown – part one

January 26, 2012

Decoding the lexicon of component manufacture

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Lake CX 401 road shoe custom fitment

January 19, 2012

Uniquely appealing road shoe requires hot foot fitment

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Pedal axle play problems

January 10, 2012

Replacement axles look good but need attention

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Winter wheelbuild – part eight: spokes arrive!

January 3, 2012

Spokes from Sapim arrive for the build

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London Bike Show preview: American Classic and Moda

December 22, 2011

New magnesium and tubeless-ready wheel sets from American Classic and an entry-level aero bike from Moda

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Ultimate winter hack build, part three – brake clearance

December 16, 2011

Extra tyre clearance is a desirable attribute in winter

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Clean machine

December 15, 2011

The right way to clean your steed

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Carbon/aluminium or aluminium handlebar stem?

November 24, 2011

All-aluminium stem gets the nod

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Ultimate winter hack build, part two – nine or 10-speed?

November 23, 2011

Time to choose

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Alternative hub gear shifter positioning

November 21, 2011

Want to fit a hub gear? No? Fair enough…

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Stuff you need to know about… quick release skewers

November 18, 2011

Cycling life would not be the same without them

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RCUK's ultimate winter hack build – part one

November 17, 2011

Great start to the build helped by not-quite-right sizing and colour scheme

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Brooks B17 ti saddle break-in – part three: Proofide pudding

November 10, 2011

How to “bond” with your new leather saddle

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Preserve your vulcanising solution…

More from the RCUK archives…

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