Bike storage that keeps your bike ready to ride
A bike left in a shed for months comes back with flat tyres and a rusty chain. Good bike storage, indoors or out, and what to do first.
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How to get your bike ready for winter riding
Lights, mudguards, tyres and a little chain care keep winter riding safe through the dark, wet months. What to change before it starts.
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Five signs your brake pads are worn out
Brake pads wear down slowly, so the change is easy to miss. Five signs your pads need replacing, and how to check them yourself.
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What a bike service includes, and how often to book one
What we check, adjust and replace in a bike service at Larch Lane Cycles, and how to tell when your own bike is due for one.
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The quick safety check to do before every ride
A safety check of your tyres, brakes, wheels, handlebars and lights takes a few minutes. The same check we do on every bike that comes in.
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How to clean and oil a bike chain
A clean, oiled bike chain shifts better, runs quieter and lasts longer. How to do it at home with a rag, a brush and the right oil.
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How to fix a flat bike tyre at home
A flat bike tyre is the most common repair we see. Here is how to find the hole, patch or replace the tube, and stop it happening again.
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Care at home
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Bike storage that keeps your bike ready to ride
A bike left in a shed for months comes back with flat tyres and a rusty chain. Good bike storage, indoors or out, and what to do first.
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How to get your bike ready for winter riding
Lights, mudguards, tyres and a little chain care keep winter riding safe through the dark, wet months. What to change before it starts.
-
The quick safety check to do before every ride
A safety check of your tyres, brakes, wheels, handlebars and lights takes a few minutes. The same check we do on every bike that comes in.
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How to clean and oil a bike chain
A clean, oiled bike chain shifts better, runs quieter and lasts longer. How to do it at home with a rag, a brush and the right oil.
Repairs
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Five signs your brake pads are worn out
Brake pads wear down slowly, so the change is easy to miss. Five signs your pads need replacing, and how to check them yourself.
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How to fix a flat bike tyre at home
A flat bike tyre is the most common repair we see. Here is how to find the hole, patch or replace the tube, and stop it happening again.
Servicing
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What a bike service includes, and how often to book one
What we check, adjust and replace in a bike service at Larch Lane Cycles, and how to tell when your own bike is due for one.