This post provides links to various threads at Bicycles Network Australia (and other sites) which I feel provide useful information on maintaining one’s bicycles.

General

• The Bicycle Tutor – Over 30 videos on various bike repair topics.
• Repair Help at Park Tools – Tool service instructions; How to guides and recommended tool lists.
• Lennard Zinn repair manuals – Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance (highly recommend and use) and Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.
• Shimano Help Desk – Shimano technical documents
• What to watch for when buying a used carbon frame – BikeRadar.com
• BikeRadar.com on cleaning and lubing your bike
• BikeRadar.com on preparing your bike for winter riding

Brakes

• Cleaning the brake area on a rim

Derailleur Adjustments

• Front dérailleur adjustment
• Rear dérailleur adjustment
• BikeRadar.com on how to set up your gears on your bike. Semi-helpful guide IMO. ***

Pedals and Cleats

• Servicing Pedals and Cleats – BikeRadar.com
• Servicing and stripping clipless pedals (Shimano SPD) – BikeRadar.com

Tools

• Suggestions on tools and tool kits for bike maintenance – Bicycle Network Australia thread.
• BicycleTutor.com video on basic bike repair tools.

Tubes and Tyres

• Tyre wear – When to replace? – Good discussion on when to replace worn tyres – Bicycle Network Australia thread.
• How to Repair a Tube – Bicycle Network Australia thread.
• Repairing a puncture (flat). BicycleTutor.com video and link to BikeRadar.com video.

Silent Riding – Tracking Down that Noise

• Silent Riding – Rim eyelets causing a clicking sound. An interesting article by Michael Golding at Aspire VeloTech on a possible cause of a clicking sound – rim eyelets.

Wheels Building and Maintenance

• How to Lace A Wheel – BikeRadar.com
• Truing a Pair of Wheels – BikeRadar.com
• How to overhaul your freehub – BikeRadar.com
• Added March 11, 2010 – Mavic Freehub Body Maintenance by the RougeMechanic 

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