Al Vines tightens his metaphorical belt and shows you how to make your own tools
How To
How to: prepare for the Megavalanche
If you’re riding in the Alps this summer follow our top tips to help big up your riding
Workshop video: Service your Shimano pedals
MBR’s resident mechanic Al Vines shows you how to keep your Shimano Pedals running smooth and true
How to: convert an old phone into a GPS
We’ve got a full-on GPS watch test in this issue of mbr (May 2012), but if you’re skint there’s another way to record your rides by GPS…
Workshop video: Fox Float service
Fox’s Float air can needs this simple service performed every 30 hours riding: watch our step by step video
Workshop video: triple chainset to double and bash
Mbr’s mechanic Al Vines shows you how to convert your standard triple chainset to a double and bash with chain device, stopping chain slap in its tracks
Workshop video: Fix a puncture
Video: Mending a puncture made easy, learn the best technique to fixing a flat
Workshop video: Swap axles in a rear Hope Pro II hub
In the latest installment of our series of workshop tutorials, Al Vines shows you how to convert your Hope hub and stiffen up your bike’s rear end
Workshop video: Prevent noise and cable rub
In part one of a series of video tutorials pro mechanic Al Vines demonstrates how to stop rattling cables ruining your ride and damaging your frame
Tech: Fabien Barel’s clipless pedal tips
The World Cup legend and multi-World Champion reveals how to set-up your clipless pedals for maximum performance
