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Bird Aether 9 rocker linkage disassembly

Frame bearing replacement for Bird Aether 9

Frame bearings wear out and need replacement. Here’s how I replaced mine on the Bird Aether 9 with some help from Gordon and his garage!

Filed in May 2024.

Bontrager Charger track pump

Bontrager Charger track pump annual service

It recently occurred to Gordon that while his trusty track pump is regularly used, it’s rarely serviced

Filed in January 2023.

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking

After being sidelined by a damaged shoulder from a bike crash, Lloyd finds Nordic Walking a useful way to maintain some fitness.

Filed in February 2012.

Contour HD video recorder

A guide to the buying the best helmet cameras

Buying an video camera like the Go-Pro Hero or Contour HD helmet cams? Here’s a guide to what you might need

Filed in January 2012.

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Expert bike fitting from Sound Coaching

Getting your bike to fit correctly is vital, particularly for road riders. Sound Coaching offer expert custom bike fit from your own home.

Filed in May 2011.

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I’m in FineFettle

Dave finds a local practice, FineFettle, which provides a wide range of healthcare help to keep you in shape

Filed in April 2011.

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Beware Well Meaning Advice

How do you tackle steep roll-ins on your mountain bike? The answer, according to Colin, is not quite what everyone tells you.

Filed in December 2010.

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10 Hope Pro2 and XC hub service tips

Servicing Hope Pro2 and XC hubs is a simple exercise but one that can be very difficult and time-consuming if they’re left to rot. Keep everything clean and greased and you’ll have years of service from them.

Filed in October 2010.

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Rest

Riding fatigue can come from many sources but the critical thing to do is stop doing whatever is causing it in the first place!

Filed in September 2010.

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12 tips for your first MTB race

What can you expect from your first mountain bike (MTB) ‘race’. Or event depending on your perspective!

Filed in September 2009.

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Hope Pro 2 Hub Rebuild

Colin gets dirty again

Filed in July 2009.

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Cycling fitness: Osteoporosis

Road riders risk osteoporosis from long hours in the saddle but maybe mountain bikers could benefit from mixing things up too?

Filed in June 2009.

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