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Cycle Maintenance Academy is a team of expert cycle mechanics and instructors from Manchester. We provide tips, tricks and guides to assist you in the maintenance of your bike.  If …
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Suspension fork overhaul for hybrid bikes

Suntour forks overhaul for hybrid bikes

Welcome to the world of hybrid biking, where the best of both worlds meet! Hybrid …

Bike headset replacement

The bike’s headset is essential because it helps you steer and control the bike smoothly. …

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Bike lights explained

Cycling safety is of utmost importance, especially when riding during low-light conditions or at night. …

External bottom bracket replacement

. Replacing an external bottom bracket on a bicycle involves removing the old unit and …

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One piece crank bottom bracket overhaul

Maintaining your bike is crucial to its longevity and performance. One of the most important …

Bike brakes explained

Bike brakes are a crucial component of any bicycle, allowing riders to slow down or …

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Bike brakes explained

Bike brakes are a crucial component of any bicycle, allowing riders to slow down or …

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Drop bar brake levers adjustment

There may be many reasons for moving your drop bar brake levers.  Maybe you are …

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V brakes detachment and hook up

In the following article we are going to be looking at undoing and rejoining V-brakes. …

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How to replace old bike pedals

Bike pedals replacement

Bike pedals have to do a lot of work. They continually revolve when pedalling, take …

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How to replace road bike handlebar tape

Unlike the grips fitted to flat bars, because of their shape, drop handlebars are wrapped …

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How To Fit a Bike Seat

Bike seats, or saddles, sometimes need replacing, either because they are worn out or the …