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How to Service Your Mountain Bike Freehub at Home

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Bottom Bracket Service: How to Maintain and Replace Yours

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How to Do a One Second Bolt Check on Your Mountain Bike

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How to Find the Right Bottom Bracket for Your Mountain Bike

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How Often do you Service Your MTB Suspension?

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Have you Ever Successfully Plugged a Tire Puncture on the Trail?

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How to Dial in MTB Suspension from Sag to Rebound for Every Trail

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How to Restore a Vintage MTB: Start with the Right Bike

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Pack These Supplies for the Ultimate Emergency Bike Repair Kit

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Lennard Zinn on the Physics of Mountain Biking, Bike Fitting, and Fitness

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Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Zip-tie

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Which Bike Maintenance Tasks are you Doing this Winter?

The Modern State of Bike Repair According to Calvin Jones

Park Tool Director of Education, Calvin Jones, fills us in on the current state of repair in the bike world.

E-bike Repair and Maintenance: How to Diagnose and Solve Common Electric Bike Problems

E-bikes are slightly more complex than traditional bikes but thankfully there are things you can do at home to solve some problems that can and will arise.

What's Your Least Favorite Bike Maintenance Task?

Tell us about the bike maintenance task you dislike the most.

4 Cheap Ways to Renew and Revive Worn Out Outdoor Clothing and Shoes

Over the years we've found a few simple ways to squeeze another season or two out of worn shoes and outdoor clothing, at little or no cost.

How to Adjust Disc Brakes on your Bike [Repair Tips]

Rubbing disc brakes driving you nuts? You're not the only one. Check out our guide to adjusting your brakes to make them as quiet as a mouse.

How to Properly Bed In MTB Disc Brakes

Properly bedding in disc brakes maximizes performance. Follow these three basic steps to bed in your bike brakes and pads.

The Home Bike Mechanic is All of Us: An Account of Mechanical Mastery and Mishaps

Working on bikes at home involves failure and frustration, and eventually for most, satisfaction.

Quick Question: How can I Prevent and Repair Paint Scratches on my Frame?

If you're concerned about bike frame scratches, we've got some tips for prevention and repair.

Quick and Easy MTB Brake Caliper Service: Hold the Lube!

Sticky brake pistons can be an absolute nightmare, making it difficult or even impossible to align your calipers. Learn how to quickly and easily service your caliper for free-spinning brakes.

Tech Tips: Changing a CushCore Tire Insert

Are you intimidated by the idea of installing or removing a tire insert? Worry not, we've got you!⁠ Check out this full guide to CushCore removal and installation.