Normally, descents are my favorite part of mountain biking, when all that hard work getting to the top is rewarded with a singletrack rollercoaster. So I was perhaps a little grouchy when, on a ride ...

If your brakes are squeaking or feel soft, don't head to your local bike shop, you can fix this. Brakes can be one of the simplest bike repairs for home mechanics. That is, if you have caliper brakes ...

Repairing your own bike can be both highly satisfying and a money-saving exercise. However, it's worth keeping in mind that we all make mistakes – and that when it comes to maintenance these can come ...

Looking to dust off your bicycle and get it back on the road after ignoring it all winter? Even for those who prefer riding to wrenching, it's not that difficult, bike mechanics say. Assuming you ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An unexpectedly large repair bill can put a dampener on the joy of cycling, potentially stopping ...

Say goodbye to bike shops. Minneapolis’s Bike Fixtation will sell you the parts you need to get your bike back on the road, and give you the tools to make your repairs right there. It’s happened to ...

As one longtime metro bike shop hits the brakes for good, a mechanic is shifting into a new gear, betting on a bold new ride to keep his wheels and his future moving forward. Pete Hamer's passion for ...