General

Just like your car, certain components on a bike are prone to everyday wear and tear and need to be changed frequently. Cables will need to be changed to ensure smooth operation when changing gear and braking. Brake pads and tyres will wear out and chains, no matter how well looked after, will only last so many miles. Some of this can be done at home – with the right tools and know how – but if you are in any doubt get your bike probably serviced by the experts. Poorly fitted components are a major cause of costly damage to your bike and put your safety at risk.

An understanding of the basics of bike maintenance is an invaluable skill for any cyclist. A number of books are available that offer a great introduction to the fundamentals, combined with a quality tool kit these items will prove to be a valuable investment.

Our full range of Bike Maintenance Books can be found here
Toolkits containing all the basic tools you will need can be found here

Click here for a On the Bike Tool Checklist