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It’s often said that all good things must come to an end, and so I type this with a heavy heart as the curtains draw on my time at BikeRadar, and consequently the Home Wrench series.
Before I move on to my next adventure (in cycling), I thought long and hard about how to say goodbye to this series in an exciting manner. Readers, I drew a blank.
Instead, I leave you with a look back at the past two years of Home Wrench articles. Here, I’ve cherry picked a few of what I deem critical bike maintenance tips, the truths and other random thoughts.
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1. Chains
If you only do one bit of bicycle maintenance, then make it your chain. Keep it clean and lubed and your whole drivetrain will thank you for it.
A simple drop-in chain gauge is all you need
2. Disc brakes
3. Derailleur hangers
4. The best hex wrenches
5. A torque wrench is not a failsafe
6. Leverage is worth the expense
7. Quality tools can save you money
8. Don’t ignore real people
You can read more at BikeRadar.com
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