Tech Tips
How to choose a bike repair stand for your work...
A buying guide to repair stands across portable, single-arm, double-arm, wall-mount, and electric formats; covers the clamp-mechanism decision and the e-bike capacity question.
How to choose a bike repair stand for your work...
A buying guide to repair stands across portable, single-arm, double-arm, wall-mount, and electric formats; covers the clamp-mechanism decision and the e-bike capacity question.
How to install and remove bike pedals
Pedal threads, install torque, the wrench formats that fit each pedal, and what to do when a pedal will not come off. Our shop's pedal-service procedure, end to end.
How to install and remove bike pedals
Pedal threads, install torque, the wrench formats that fit each pedal, and what to do when a pedal will not come off. Our shop's pedal-service procedure, end to end.
Hex and Torx wrenches: how to pick the right to...
A working mechanic's guide to choosing hex and Torx wrenches for bike maintenance. Sizes that matter, handle shape, ball-end vs straight-tip, stripped-bolt prevention.
Hex and Torx wrenches: how to pick the right to...
A working mechanic's guide to choosing hex and Torx wrenches for bike maintenance. Sizes that matter, handle shape, ball-end vs straight-tip, stripped-bolt prevention.
Which bleed kit fits Shimano R9300, Ultegra R82...
A 2026 walkthrough of the M5 vs M7 funnel change on Shimano R9300 and R8270, the SRAM Maven Bronze 5.0 mm block, and which Bleedkit.com kits already fit each system.
Which bleed kit fits Shimano R9300, Ultegra R82...
A 2026 walkthrough of the M5 vs M7 funnel change on Shimano R9300 and R8270, the SRAM Maven Bronze 5.0 mm block, and which Bleedkit.com kits already fit each system.
Hammers and striking tools in the bike shop: wh...
Light taps for headsets and bearing seats, dead-blow for piston work, punches for pins. The right strike makes the part go where you want it.
Hammers and striking tools in the bike shop: wh...
Light taps for headsets and bearing seats, dead-blow for piston work, punches for pins. The right strike makes the part go where you want it.
Combination wrenches in the bike shop: when you...
Pedal axles, lockrings, and seatpost binders still need a real spanner. The right combination wrench keeps the finish clean and the fastener seated.
Combination wrenches in the bike shop: when you...
Pedal axles, lockrings, and seatpost binders still need a real spanner. The right combination wrench keeps the finish clean and the fastener seated.