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Art’s Cyclery explains the process for disassembling, adjusting, and reassembling Shimano 6800 and 9000 hubs

Art's Cyclery breaks down which Shimano drivetrain parts offer the best bang for your buck

Art’s Cyclery has some advice on using bottom bracket adapters when installing a crank

Art's Cyclery explains how to set up and tune a front derailleur while paired with oval chainrings

Art's Cyclery breaks down the easiest way to assemble a suspension pivot assembly

Art’s Cyclery explains when to use each one when it comes to our bikes

Art’s Cyclery breaks down the reasons why some pedals require washers, while others don’t.

Should you use carbon friction paste on your fork steerer? Art's Cyclery has the answer and more helpful information

This family of brakes comes standard in the Dura-Ace 9000, Ultegra 6800 and 105 5800 groupsets

Tired of sloppy-looking handlebars? Here's how to make your bar tape look smooth and neat

Greg from Art's Cyclery weighs the arguments between clincher and tubular tires for everyday riding

Art's Cyclery breaks down the process of setting up a Campy front derailleur like a pro

Arts Cyclery explains what you need in order to upgrade a Shimano 10-speed Di2 system to an 11-speed one

Art's Cyclery demonstrates how to use 10-speed wheels with 11-speed drivetrains and shifters

This week, Art's Cyclery demonstrates how to remove stripped bolts off your bike

If you're in the market for a used bike, there are some key things to keep in mind

Art's Cyclery has some ideas on how to save weight on your bike — while not spending a lot of money doing it

There are a few options when it comes to using valve extenders for deep rims

Art's Cyclery shows you how to adjust reach on Campagnolo, Shimano, and Sram road bike levers

With so many bottom bracket standards being used on the market, what are the pros and cons of each one?

Is your hub squealing? Art's Cyclery shows you how to clean and lubricate Mavic freehub bodies

Art's Cyclery explains how to properly adjust and fine tune a Campy rear derailleur

Art's Cyclery's shows you how to wrap your bike's aero bars with new grip tape

Use less water to clean your bike and keep your bearings and brakes from getting contaminated

Gluing tubular tires is a multi-step process and must be done correctly

Art's Cyclery explains how to accurately set up your saddle

Tips for bleeding hydraulic disc brakes, even if you don't have a proper bleed kit

Which spare parts should you keep on hand to keep your bike working properly?

Not all derailleurs are made for wide-range cassettes, but there are ways around the issue

Freshen up your road bike with a new set of rubber hoods for the brake levers

Art's Cyclery answers a follow-up question to last week's wheel dishing video

Is your wheel out of whack? Art's Cyclery explains how to adjust wheel dish

Routing cables through your frame can be tricky; here are some tips to make it a bit easier

Ask a Mechanic explains how to remove, clean, and service your rear derailleur pulleys, and when to replace them

In its 52nd episode, Ask A Mechanic discusses how to re-align a bent derailleur hanger

What are the advantages of getting custom wheels rather than a set of stock ones?

This week, Ask a Mechanic addresses a question about dialing in your headset adjustment

Ever wondered how to make sure your stem and front wheel are aligned? Follow these tips

Where is that air leaking from when you finish pumping up your tires?

Need to shorten your steerer tube? Here's how to do it the right way

Is crossing shifter cables under the downtube OK to do? Art's Cyclery has the answer

Unable to true a wheel because your spoke nipples are locked up? Follow these tips to loosen them up

Need to make a tweak to your shifting mid-ride? Follow these tips to get your derailleurs moving smoothly

If you're installing new bars or brake levers, it's important to align the levers properly

Learn how to get your hubs tight and secure in this week's edition of Ask a Mechanic

A good grease keeps everything on your bike rolling smoothly

What is that noise? Find it, fix it, and ride on in quiet satisfaction

Follow these Ask a Mechanic tips to replicate your cleat placement between shoes

Installing a new chain? Be sure to get the length right with these tips

Get your hoops hooked up in a hurry with these tips from Ask a Mechanic

You know how to determine when your chain needs replacing, but what about your cassette?

These are the essential tools you need to get a shop up and running at home

Wondering how much life you have left in your chain? Here's how to know if it needs replacing.

Flatted and don't have a tube or patch? Try these tips to get home

Here are a few ways to remove BB86 and BB92 bottom brackets from your bike's frame

Former High Road mechanic Greg O'Keeffe runs down the simple tips for carbon care

Buttoning down for winter? Follow these tips to set your ride up for hibernation

Next time you break your rear shifter mid-ride, use these tips to get home without riding in your big gear

Wheels rolling roughly? Follow these tips to overhaul your hubs

Are your hoops out of whack? Follow these tips to smooth your ride

Interested in making your tire-change technique more hassle-free? Follow this advice

Looking at a new wheelset? Ask a Mechanic runs down the differences between cartridge and angular contact bearings

Follow these tips to make chain master links easier to work with

Lining up with a number on your back or bars? Give your machine a good look over before the gun fires

Mounting new road brakes? Follow these tips for hassle- and worry-free set up

Chain skipping out of gear? Follow these tips to tune your rear derailleur

Tired of struggling with internal cables? Use these two techniques to simplify the process

Keeping your cassette from locking onto your freehub body doesn't start in the workshop, it starts at gear selection

From lubing housing for non-coated cables to reaming out ferrules, get pro tips for improving your shifting

Use these tips for applying wrinkle- and peel-free finishing tape on your bars

Need new derailleur cables? Use these tips to improve your next install

Having trouble getting the right spacing between pads and rotors? Follow these steps to improve your installation process

Loose water bottle bosses rattling on your frame? Try this trick and you may avoid having a new rivnut installed

This is the season for ’cross disc brakes to hit big. Get the lowdown on installing flawless stoppers on your new frame

Keen to install your new Contact Switch Dropper Seatpost? Follow these tips for a clean assembly

Disc brakes squealing and driving you crazy? Follow these tips for keeping them quiet

Are your shoes ruining a perfectly quiet ride? Follow these tips for keeping them quiet

Have a cassette that's stuck on an alloy freehub body? Get tips for removing it without damaging the freehub

Get step-by-step instructions for mounting your new tubeless rubber

New wheels have your brakes screaming? Follow these tips to quiet your stoppers