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How to shorten a chain with a chain tool

If you’ve swapped to a new chain, cassette or chainring, you may need to shorten your chain. Here’s how to complete the job on a chain with quick links

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How to install a compression plug into a carbon steerer tube

A compression plug is an important part of a carbon headset. Here’s how to correctly fit one

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How to correctly use a torque wrench

A torque wrench is an important tool that will protect your bike, so you need to know how to use one correctly

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What is threadlock and how should you use it?

Here’s why and how you should use threadlock when securing bolts on a bike

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How to carry accessories and spare kit on a bike ride

There is some standard kit that every well-prepared rider should carry with them out on a ride, but what is the best way to do this?

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Tech Clinic: Tool kits, slipping chains and jumbled groupsets

This week Ollie is in the studio taking on the big questions sent in over the past week

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Link to Five essential tools and spares for cyclists
Five essential tools every cyclist needs

Five essential tools and spares for cyclists

Mechanicals can happen at any time, so it’s important to always be prepared with the must-have cycling tools

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