Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent lever can make things difficult and will break off if you try to straighten it. Or ...

Never mind fancy electronic shifting and disc brakes – back in the real world that most of us inhabit, mechanical shifting and calliper rim brakes are still the most common gear and brake systems ...

Fixie bikes are all about simplicity. Besides just having one fixed gear with no associated derailleurs, shifters or freehubs, many of them don't even have brakes – instead, riders just stop them by ...

To start fixing your bicycle at home, invest in some basic tools. A multi-tool with screwdrivers and wrenches is a must. A ...

Yes, your bike runs on magic. Yes, its machinations are entirely unknowable. Alright, we're exaggerating, but bicycles can feel that way to a lot of people—even die-hard cycle commuters who mount up ...

Generally speaking, ergonomics of modern-day brake and shift levers are pretty good, offering reliable and consistent fingertip control of all the major functions. But if you step back and think about ...

For all the advances in suspension, frame building and wheel size, the brakes on your mountain bike are still perhaps the most important components. Why? Well, all the aforementioned things have ...