This section covers the how-tos and frequently asked questions among cyclists for wide-ranging topics such as bike maintenance, clothing, gadgets, safety, technology, and training.
Use the quick links below to skip to your desired sections, or use the search function (Ctrl+F) if you’re looking for a specific topic.
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Bike maintenance
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How Much Tire Sealant to Use?
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How to Add Sealant to Tubeless Tires
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How to Bed in New Disc Brake Pads
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How to Check for Chain Wear
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How to Clean and Degrease A Bike Chain Effectively
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How to Clean Disc Brake Pads and Rotors
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How to Deflate Road Bike Tires
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How to Find the Master Link on Bike Chain
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How to Fix A Sticky Brake Caliper
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How to Fix the Common Bike Problems
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How to Fold An Inner Tube
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How to Go Tubeless on A Road Bike
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How to Identify and Fix A Creaking Bike
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How to Inflate Road Bike Tires
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How to Install A Road Bike Cassette
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How to Install Tubeless Tires
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How to Lube A Bicycle Chain
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How to Measure Handlebar Width
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How to Measure Presta Valve Length
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How to Measure Stem Length
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How to Patch an Inner Tube
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How to Perform Pre-ride Bicycle Safety Checks
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How to Pick the Right Inner Tube Size
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How to Prevent Punctures
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How to Remove A Road Bike Cassette
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How to Remove and Clean Presta Valve Core
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How to Remove and Install A Bike Chain Master Link
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How to Remove Bicycle Pedals
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How to Remove Old Tire Sealants
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How to Remove Rust from Bike Chain using Household Products
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How to Replace A Worn Bike Chain
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How to Replace Disc Brake Pads
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How to Set Saddle Height
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How to Shift Gears on Your Bike Efficiently
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How to Size A Bike Chain to Length
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How to Tell A Bicycle Tire Direction
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How to Use A Bicycle Torque Wrench
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How to Use A CO2 Inflator
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How to Wax A Bike Chain
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What Affects Saddle Height?
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What Affects Tire Wear?
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When Should I Replace My Bike Chain?
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Zipp Hookless Tire Compatibility Chart
Clothing
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How Should A Cycling Jersey Fit?
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How to Choose A Bicycle Helmet
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How to Clean Cycling Shoes in the Washing Machine
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How to Install Shimano SPD-SL Cleats
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How to Keep Your Feet Warm On Winter Rides
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How to Know When to Replace A Bicycle Helmet
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How to Layer for Winter Riding
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How to Quickly Dry Cycling Shoes
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How to Re-waterproof A Cycling Rain Jacket
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How to Remove Grease from Cycling Clothing
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How to Store A Bicycle Helmet
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How to Wash A Bicycle Helmet
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How to Wash Cycling Bibs and Jerseys
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How to Wear A Bicycle Helmet Correctly
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How to Wear Bib Shorts Correctly and Be Comfortable
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When to Replace Cycling Cleats?
Gadgets and Technology
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Daytime Running Lights for Cycling Explained
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How to Change Shimano Di2 Synchronized Shift Modes
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How to Charge Shimano Di2 Battery
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How to Check Shimano Di2 Battery Levels?
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How to Connect Di2 to E-Tube Project App
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How to Connect Shimano Di2 to Bike Computers
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How to Delete Routes fom Wahoo Elemnt
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How to Display Wahoo Elemnt QR Code
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How to Get the Most out of Shimano Di2
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How to Reset Shimano Di2 from Crash Mode
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How to Reset Shimano Di2 Passcode
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How to Reset Wahoo Elemnt
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How to Tell How Many Speeds A Bike Has?
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How to Update Hammerhead Karoo Firmware
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How to Update Shimano Di2 Firmware via Bluetooth
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How to Update Wahoo Elemnt Firmware
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How to Upload Routes to Hammerhead Karoo
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How to Upload Routes to Wahoo Elemnt
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How to Use Strava for Cycling
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How to Value A Used Bike
Training
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How to Avoid Bonking while Cycling
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How to Avoid the Beginner Mistakes When Training with Power Meter
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How to Avoid the Common Beginner Cyclist Mistakes
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How to Avoid the Common Indoor Bike Trainer Mistakes
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How to Balance Between Cycling and Family Time
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How to Complete Rapha Festive 500 Successfully
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How to Ease Lower Back Pain
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How to Ease Numb Hands
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How to Get Better at Cycling Up Hills
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How to Get into Road Cycling
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How to Plan for An Active Recovery Ride
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How to Prepare for A Century Ride
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How to Prevent Chafing and Saddle Sores
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How to Recover Faster after A Long Ride
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How to Stay Motivated to Ride in the Winter
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How to Use Clipless Pedals for Beginners
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Why Cycling Outdoor is Better Than Indoors
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Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?
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Why Train with A Power Meter?
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Why You Should Check the Weather Forecast Before Each Ride