New Website Notice for Edinburgh Bicycle

Please note that the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative now has a new website. To visit the new website, please follow this link.

If you have bookmarked a page from the old website, please update your bookmarked page so that you can go straight to our new website. Thank you.

The Edinburgh Bicycle website team.

Where should I oil my bike and how often?

What is the law regarding bike lights?

How can I stop brake squeal?

The chainrings on my new bike have broken or missing teeth. What is going on?

Is there anything that can be done with a stripped thread on a crank?

Why does my 5 year old helmet probably need replaced?

Any tips for carrying Sunday papers on a racing bike?

What is the wee rubber tube found in some puncture outfits?

What does a Scotsman wear under his cycling shorts?

What's your suggestion for a 3-week tour of Scotland?

How should I prepare my bike for going on holiday, and what tools should I take?

What are the differences between the various styles and models of helmet, and what specific features should I look for when buying one?

Which biodegradable degreaser do you recommend for my chain cleaning kit?

How do you clean tarnished alloy components?

Should I have 3 chains on the go and change them over at regular intervals if I want to get maximum wear out of the transmission?

How many miles should I run each chain before changing it?

What are the differences between road racing, time trial and triathalon bikes?

What does the B-tension adjustment bolt on Shimano gears do?

Is it OK to 'jet wash' my bike?

I have noticed that there are different styles and sizes of headsets and stems, what are they?

What is the best thing for keeping the paint on my bike shiny?

How can I prevent the chin strap on my helmet continually loosening off.

What are suspension forks all about?