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How to Keep Your Ride Rolling: 10 Essential Tools for Cyclists to Maintain Peak Performance
Keeping your bike in peak condition doesn't have to overwhelm you with complicated tools or expensive equipment. With just a few...
Rusty Cole
Dec 27, 20244 min read


Discovering Hampshire: My Unforgettable Road Cycling Adventures for Cyclists of All Abilities
As a cycling enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of hitting the open road on my trusty road bike. The wind rustles through...
Rusty Cole
Dec 27, 20244 min read


Why Your Bike Might Be Complaining More Than Your Teenager: The Mystery of Indexing
Ah, bicycles! They're ecological, they give you a workout that would make a gym membership blush, and they never ask for a parking space....
Rusty Cole
Apr 18, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Chain Maintenance: Dry vs. Wet Conditions
Did you know that the bike chain is the only component on your steed that is designed to break or tell you that you bike needs some TLC?...
Rusty Cole
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Which frame material should I choose for my next bike?
So you've saved up those all important pennies and its time to go shopping for your next steed. But which one is the right one for you...
Rusty Cole
Nov 8, 20234 min read


The A-Z of Chain Maintenance
"As a rule of thumb, commuter's can average around 5,000km before needing to change their chain. Where are weekend warriors can half that!"
Rusty Cole
Jan 28, 20235 min read


Beginners guide to finding your first bike...
Billy basics of finding your first bike and some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Rusty Cole
Aug 3, 20227 min read


Where did it all begin?
For those don't know already given the page you're on, I'm Rusty, the owner and 'spanner monkey' that created the RustysBikeShop workshop...
Rusty Cole
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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