Care and Repair
Bike Maintenance Basics
Learn how to do a pre-ride inspection and learn the basics of bike maintenance, including how to clean and maintain your drivetrain.
Intro to Bike Maintenance Basics
Articles: 7
With gears, chains and a bunch more moving parts, bikes can seem daunting to maintain. But in this beginner-level series, we make it simple to keep your ride running smooth. We cover inspecting your bike, fixing flat tires, greasing a chain, cleaning a bike and building a tool kit.
Care and Repair
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Learn the basic steps to fix a flat bike tire, from removing the wheel to replacing the tube and reinstalling the wheel.
Care and Repair
How to Patch a Bike Tube
Patching a tube is an essential skill for bike riders, and one that’s easy to learn. We explain the basic steps to get you rolling again.
Care and Repair
Bike Chain Cleaning and Maintenance
Learn the importance of regular chain maintenance. We'll teach you about on-bike and off-bike cleanings, lubricants, chain tools and more.
Care and Repair
How to Clean a Bike
Learn the basics of bike cleaning including frame washing, cleaning and lubrication of your chain, and the brake and derailleur assemblies.
Skills
How to Build a Bike Tool Kit
Learn what tools and supplies to carry on your next bike ride so you can get rolling quickly again if you run into trouble.
Care and Repair
Intro to Electric Bike Maintenance
Maintenance tasks on an electric bike and a regular bike are actually quite similar; get tips on e-bike care, including key areas of concern.