It may seem obvious to seasoned triathletes (though maybe not, given the state of some literally "seasoned" bikes in transition), but it's important to keep your bike clean. Not just from a Type-A tri ...

October 16, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Most bike shops recommend that you purchase mechanical bicycle chain cleaners or pay their repair shop to clean ...

Knowing how to lubricate your bike chain will keep your bike running smoothly, help prevent parts from rusting and extend the life of your chain and cassette. Luckily, it’s also one of the easiest ...

Q What's the best way to remove sand from a bike chain? If I got a bike with a belt drive, would sand be a problem? A This is a common problem this time of year, especially if you rode your bike ...

A motorcycle’s final drive, or the part that makes the bike move, can be a shaft, a belt, or most commonly, a riveted master link chain. You know, like the one on your 10-speed bicycle. And just as ...

This article has been freshly updated as part of our 'New to Riding' week, running from March 10 to March 17, with a special ...

Which bike chain cleaners are best? Bikes are amazingly reliable machines—so reliable, in fact, that it’s easy to neglect them. A little maintenance goes a long way. A clean, well-oiled drivetrain ...

webBikeWorld visitors have responded to our recent articles on motorcycle chain maintenance (Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Replacement and Motorcycle Chain Lube). Here are a few tips on products for ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether cycling through the puddle-ridden streets of London or ...

No matter how much of a routine you make it, cleaning your bike is a chore. It's time-consuming, mucky, and in the winter it's cold and wet and all you want to do is get inside and warm up. The more ...

There's a saying: a clean bike is a fast bike, and as cliche as it sounds, there's a huge amount of truth in it. The proper function of a bike depends on a number of moving parts being able to, well, ...