Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent lever can make things difficult and will break off if you try to straighten it. Or ...

Never mind fancy electronic shifting and disc brakes – back in the real world that most of us inhabit, mechanical shifting and calliper rim brakes are still the most common gear and brake systems ...

Fixie bikes are all about simplicity. Besides just having one fixed gear with no associated derailleurs, shifters or freehubs, many of them don't even have brakes – instead, riders just stop them by ...

To start fixing your bicycle at home, invest in some basic tools. A multi-tool with screwdrivers and wrenches is a must. A ...

Generally speaking, ergonomics of modern-day brake and shift levers are pretty good, offering reliable and consistent fingertip control of all the major functions. But if you step back and think about ...

Premium composite brake levers designed by carbon fiber SMC specialist Blackwave are now available on Piccola series bicycles. Source, all images | Blackwave GmbH “A carbon frame is almost standard on ...