Overhauling a threadless headset: keep your bike and your body headed in the right direction

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The headset of a bicycle needs regular maintenance as much as the other components. Checking the headset requires common tools such as wrenches, knives, lubricants, grease, solvent and bearings. Some maintenance tips include determining the needs of the headset and servicing sealed bearings.

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Keep it quiet!

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One way to eliminate the squeaking of a bicycle is to lubricate the chain. A loose bottom bracket cup may be the cause of clunks when pedaling. Methods of eliminating rattles, clicks, squeals and creaks are discussed.

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Quick cable care: take just a few minutes to keep those bike tendons working

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Step-by-step instructions for maintaining the brake cables of bicycles are presented. These include the creation of slack, removal of the housing, lubrication, and preventing cable ends from getting frayed.

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