Park Tool TL-4.2 Review: I wrote a short post about tire levers…
What have we come to? I am writing words about basic bits of plastic…
Road Bike Maintenance and Tools
This CXWXC Bike Repair Stand Takes Some Beating… (my review)
A short (but exciting!) post (and video!) on my very favouritist bike stand. And – shock, horror – it’s good value too!
I Totally Rebuilt My Trek Domane: Mistakes Were Made…
A series of videos showing how I stripped down my Trek Domane 4.3 road bike to a bare frame and then rebuilt it.
Fitting a Token Ninja Trek BB90 Bottom Bracket
I was sick of my Trek BB90 bearings rusting and creaky. So I tried an alternative…
Daysaver Bike Multi-tool Review: Swiss Manufacturing At A Premium Price
My review of the Daysaver multi-tool. A very nice tool. Lightweight and easy to carry on a ride. A pleasure to use. But is it worth paying top dollar for? Find out my thoughts within…
Best Chain Whip And Cassette Lockring Tools (And What They Do)
Looking for a chain whip and cassette lockring tool for your bike? Find out what they are, who sells them and which is the best in this post.
Torque To The Hand (Best Bicycle Torque Wrench)
What is a torque wrench, and which is the best type for your road bike needs? How much do they cost? This post has the answers (and jokes)…
How To Remove & Fit A BB90 Press Fit Bottom Bracket
In this post, complete with video, I show you how to remove and fit a BB90 Bottom Bracket on a Trek road bike (in this case my carbon Trek Domane).
Elite Race Workstand Review (Or How To Fix Your Bike Without Leaning Down)
A dedicated workstand makes bike maintenance a lot more pleasurable (or bearable, depending on your view). In this post I review the Elite Race Workstand.
How to Remove A Crank From A Square Taper Bottom Bracket Using A Crank Wrench Puller Tool
Do you want to know how to remove pedal cranks from a square taper bottom bracket? Good news. It’s pretty straightforward. You just need a crank wrench and puller tool. Watch this video to learn how to do it.
LifeLine/X-Tools Pro Torque Wrench Review
My detailed video review of the LifeLine (or X-Tools) Pro Torque Wrench Set. It’s a well-made torque wrench at a good price. Recommended.
How To Lubricate Speedplay Pedals On The Cheap
In this post I demonstrate how to replace the grease inside a Speedplay Zero pedal using a low-cost (but effective) grease gun. Note that these are ‘old-style’ Speedplay pedal, before the Wahoo design revamp (the new designs apparently don’t need to be re-greased any more).
How To Fit A Bontrager Duotrap Speed and Cadence Sensor
This post contains a detailed description of how to fit the Bontrager Duotrap speed and cadence sensor to a Trek road bike, with photos and a video.
The (Bike) Tools That I Use Most: 6 ‘Must Have’ Implements
The top 6 tools that I use to make my bike maintenance activities a pleasure (or at least satisfactory…).
How To Clean Your Road Bike Drivetrain (or Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance)
In this post I describe a glorious day spent cleaning my drivetrain (of my bike). Perhaps you’ll pick up a few tips (or see what NOT to do). Who knows…?
How To Prep Your Bike For Your Next Sportive: Confessions Of A Drivetrain Cleaner
Some top tips from a professional bike mechanic on how to set up your bike to get maximum performance and enjoyment in your next sportive.
How To Make Your Bike Lighter
As a Grimpeur Heureux reader, I’m sure you’ve already achieved your optimum cycling body fat percentage, so this post is going to look at how you can make your bike lighter. Let’s face it, for finely-honed athletes such as ourselves, the weight of our bike (and associated equipment) is the …