Bicycle Maintenance
A bicycle thru-axle needs the frame’s thread as well as its diameter
A replacement bicycle thru-axle must match length, thread pitch and head shape as well as diameter. Record the specification before ordering.
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Bicycle Maintenance
Bicycle Maintenance
Refresh tubeless tyre sealant by the tyre and sealant makers’ instructions
Tubeless sealant does not last forever. Check compatibility, inspection intervals and the amount required for your tyre before topping up an unknown mixture.
Bicycle Maintenance
A bicycle’s left pedal tightens in the opposite direction
Identify the left and right bicycle pedals before removal or installation, and avoid turning a reverse-threaded pedal the wrong way.
Bicycle Maintenance
Measure Bicycle Chain Wear Before Replacing More Parts
Use a compatible chain-wear gauge carefully, check several positions, and consult the drivetrain maker’s replacement limit before ordering bicycle parts.