12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit No Comments
How To Remove Bike Crank Without Puller The Easy Way

How To Remove Bike Crank Without Puller The Easy Way

Bike Parts & Repair, Cycling
Aren’t you tired of the old rusty metal making a sound every time you pedal? Maybe its time you remove bike crank and replace it with a new one. Or you may wish to ignore it knowing where that sound is coming from; Exactly, the crank, also known as the chain rings. The metal mechanism consists of multiple sprockets attaching the pedals to your bike and connecting to the rear spindles. This might be the simplest way to explain a bike crank. There are several ways to remove bike crank for the replacement, and one of the most popular ways is with a puller. But even that costs a few bucks. And that’s exactly what brought you here. You can remove and then replace your crankset on your own. The…
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13Mar 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
Removing Your Rear Bike Wheel The Easy Way

Removing Your Rear Bike Wheel The Easy Way

Bike Parts & Repair
It does not go without saying that biking is one of the most popular sports of our time. But they have their issues too, for example, you may need to remove your rear bike wheel to fix the flat or replace the tire. No matter how easy it may look but biking reality is certainly not as easy as it looks and is very technical down to the core where only professionals reside. A brand new bike comes along with its added complexity. The engineering and terminologies of a bicycle can seem nothing less than rocket science to a beginner and can easily demotivate them to drop the hobby. This article is specifically tailored to reduce your biking complexities. We'll be sharing biking knowledge in easy steps so it is…
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01Aug 2023 by Going Fit Unfit No Comments
How to Inflate a Bicycle Tire? Using Hand / Floor Bike Pump

How to Inflate a Bicycle Tire? Using Hand / Floor Bike Pump

Bike Parts & Repair
Every cyclist will experience the occasional dramatic flat, but if you think that’s the only time you’ll need a bike pump to inflate your bike tires, you’re wrong. Even tires that appear to be in pristine condition may slowly leak air over time, usually due to a weakened or damaged valve core or stem. You may also want to change your tire pressure. Perhaps you’ve gained or lost weight, or you’re taking a new route that requires firmer tires, or you’re off-roading and need more traction so you let some air out. While tire manufacturers provide a general PSI recommendation, there are many safe and acceptable pressure levels you might choose instead. Regardless of why you need to change your tire pressure, you’ll need a bike pump to do it…
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11Mar 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
How To Remove And Change Bike Pedal | The Easy Way

How To Remove And Change Bike Pedal | The Easy Way

Bike Parts & Repair
When it comes to cycling, hopping into the saddle and gripping the handlebars are just the preliminaries. It’s not until your feet touch the bike pedal that you truly begin to ride. Pedals are workhorse components. They endure near constant force as you churn through the miles. When you stand on them, you probably never consider that you’re putting the whole weight of your body on those two humble parts. When a pedal breaks, it’s a catastrophe. Trying to turn those cranks without them is awkward and painful -- if you can manage it at all. I still have memories from childhood of trying to pedal home on just a spindle under my right foot. I ended up walking. Thankfully, replacing pedals isn’t a difficult process. In fact, with a…
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12Oct 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 1 Comment
Average Bike Tune-up Cost And What Does It Include?

Average Bike Tune-up Cost And What Does It Include?

Bike Parts & Repair, Cycling
The best way to keep your bike like new ( especially if you want the best performance from your bicycle ) is to give it a proper tune-up at your local bike shop. Regular bicycle tune-up is essential whether its hybrid, road, or mountain bike. If you ride your bicycle casually, the idea of a tune-up may not have occurred to you. An avid cyclist, on the other hand, may have invested in personal equipment to perform routine maintenance at home with astounding regularity. It's important to note that a bicycle, while relatively simplistic in design compared to a car, is a complex machine with various components that enable it to perform optimally. In other words, there are factors that need to be attended to beyond inflating your tires. Taking…
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10Mar 2023 by Going Fit Unfit 2 Comments
How To Put A Bike Chain Back On: 6 Steps (With Video)

How To Put A Bike Chain Back On: 6 Steps (With Video)

Bike Parts & Repair
Having your chain come off mid-ride is the most frustrating thing to happen to a cyclist. Luckily to put a bike chain back on is easier than thought. It involves a few simple steps and can be done in a few minutes. Being a cyclist myself I know, to see slipped, damaged, or worn-out chain is common. Sooner or later every avid cyclist has to experience it at once. One should not take his/her bike to the repair shop each time for such a common issue that can be easily be fixed with bare hands. Knowing how to fix your bike chain is an essential skill that is easy to learn and inexpensive to maintain. We’ll show you how to put it back on and prevent it from happening again.…
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