A loose chain on a single-speed bike is adjusted differently from poor chain control on a derailleur bike. Before tightening anything, identify the drivetrain, inspect chain wear, check derailleur ...

After what feels like a short winter, we’re all excited about spring riding and excellent trail conditions as the snow melts. But if your mountain bike has been sitting in the garage or shed all ...

A quality chain lubricant is vital for the performance and lifespan of the entire drivetrain. As the chain runs across your cassette, chainrings, and rear derailleur pulleys, any contamination or lack ...

Is it time to completely disassemble your drivetrain, degrease, clean, rebuild and re-lube it? A proper refresh? If so, here's how it's done Keeping your drivetrain clean and well-lubricated is the ...

The best bike chain degreasers make short work of cleaning your chain and drivetrain, removing dirt and restoring a sparkling spine. Most chain degreasers work as a solvent, dissolving chain oil, ...

Your freehub is the part of your bike that lets you coast and, in most cases, makes a pleasing clicking sound as you do it. It’s the interface between your cassette (ie, your rear gears) and the hub ...

Ever hear those squeaks and creaks coming out of the drivetrain? That’s the sound of a dirty chain! A dry, gritty chain reduces both the longevity of your drivetrain and the efficiency of your ride, ...

Chains and cassettes are not cheap these days, and so we are committed to making them last as long as humanly possible. This means diving deep into friction facts, watts and drivetrain efficiency.

Creaking jockey wheels, grinding gear shifts, and broken chains… ebikes undoubtedly place increased strain on the drivetrain, and this leaves its marks. With pedal assistance, the hardware suffers, ...

This video from former elite-level racer and Cyclist deputy editor Stu Bowers proves you don’t even need a hosepipe to get your drivetrain back to ‘good-as-new’ in double-quick time. Not only will ...