Bike Parts & Repair Archives

31Aug 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 6 Comments

Are You Tired of Your Bike Tire Going Flat With No Puncture? Here’s How to Fix It

Does your bike tire keep going flat with no puncture? Just because you can't find a visible puncture does not mean there is no leak in the system. Flat tires are an inescapable part of cycling. They can occur at any time, anywhere, and until you fix them, you can’t ride. So, you learn to deal with them. Take them to the repair shop to get it fixed or become an expert at inspecting the tire and inner tube, a deft hand at patching a puncture. Yet, sometimes, you encounter tires gone flaccid and flabby for seemingly no reason at all. Why does a tire without a mark on it go flat, and how can you stop it? The answers to those questions depend on two main pieces of information:…

19Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment

How To Remove And Repair Bike Chain Without Special Tool

Bike Parts & Repair

Every cyclist should have different bike tools required to fix your tires or when repairing chains, but not always. Luckily there is a way you can remove and repair the bike chain without any special tool. Bikes are incredible feats of engineering. They seem simple, and yet they are the most energy-efficient mode of transportation we have created. The bicycle can turn as much as 90% of the energy you use when pedaling into kinetic energy. The chain is integral to this process. Without it, you’d just be spinning the cranks, working up a sweat, but getting nowhere. So, it’s important that you take care of your chain, even if it requires removing it entirely. You’ve probably heard of chain pin pliers and chain breakers, tools made to service chains.…

17Aug 2023 by Going Fit Unfit No Comments

How To Make Bike Brake More Responsive? Adjust Bike Brakes Easy

Bike Parts & Repair

There are many reasons why people might need to adjust their bike brake. It could be because the brakes are rubbing on the back or on the front rim of the wheel or maybe they were just misadjusted the first time by a novice bike assembler with good intentions. In any case, a bike’s brake can be readjusted whether you need them tightened or loosened for either a disc braking system or for a linear v braking system. About Bicycle Brakes Here is just a little description of brakes and how they work. Distinguishing Features Handlebar Brake Lever - Engages Brake Brake Housing Brake Caliper Brake Cable Brake Pads = Consisting of a breaking compound that is bonded to a backing plate. How Your Bike Brake Work A brake cable…

12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit No Comments

Best Bike Seat For Overweight Female in 2023

Bike Parts & Repair, Cycling

It's a frustrating truth that overweight females often struggle the most to find comfortable and durable bike seats. It seems like every seat on the market is lacking in one way or another - either it lasts forever but leaves you in pain during long rides, or it's comfy but wears out too quickly. As someone who loves spending time on my bike, I've made it my mission to find the perfect seat for bigger riders like us. But why should we have to put up with subpar equipment? After extensive research, testing, and polling from female cyclists, we have compiled a list of the best women's bike saddles on the market. We cover everything from mountain bike saddles to road bike saddles, so whether you're a novice or a…

12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment

Are Valve Caps Necessary On Bikes? Bike & Car Tire Dust Caps

Bike Parts & Repair, Cycling

Whether you've been riding bicycles for a while or you've just started biking to curb that pandemic boredom, you've probably seen and even lost one or two of these tiny, black plastic caps. These are called valve caps or stem caps. These are used to cover the valve stem of bicycle tires and are usually made from plastic but metal variations are also gaining popularity. An internal thread secures the cap to the end of the stem which juts toward the hub on the inside of the tire rim. Due to their negligible size, some people forget about them. Some bikers don't even notice that one or both caps are missing unless they inflate their bike tires. However, if you do lose one or both of these, replacement is easy-peasy…

22Mar 2023 by Going Fit Unfit No Comments

How To Remove Rust From Bike | Best Ways To Clean & Get it New!

Bike Parts & Repair

Looking for ways to remove rust off your bicycle that does the job without adding stress to your wallet? Well, there are ways to remove and clean rusty bikes and make them look new. Watching your bike components turning rusty and old is not less than a nightmare. If you ever got an awesome stylish looking bike, you can exactly feel the mess showing up at a rapid pace. The prime reason behind rusting may be unused bikes for a long time, storage issues, grease, and stuck dirt for a longer duration, and so on. Fortunately, you won’t need to break the bank to get professional help! You can simply remove it using some household items like vinegar and baking soda paste added with a few drops of lime juice,…

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