Maintenance Tips • Alpine Bikes:

Keep your bike clean (Fraser and John’s advice should be helpful)
Remember to loosen stem bolts before adjusting headset tension
When repairing a punctured tyre, partially inflate inner tube before inserting it into the tyre
Check wheel rim and tyre for foreign objects before putting in a new tube
Clean debris off of brake blocks to prolong life of rims in winter
DO NOT PRESSURE WASH YOUR BIKE!
Keep fork stanchions and shock shaft free from dirt to avoid damaging seals and bushings
Cover brake discs and callipers before spraying oil or polish so as not to contaminate discs and pads
Use a small bent piece of an old coat hanger to assist with reconnecting the chain - bend it into a crescent shape with a hook on either side to take up the slack whilst reconnecting.
Check Q/R skewers are tight before riding.

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News: Find out how our Team Riders are doing and what’s going on in the world of Alpine Bikes

Events: Want to plan your season? Our list of upcoming events over several disciplines could be the answer!

Clinics: Mountain Biking and Cycling can get complicated. Our clinics are here to make every discipline enjoyable and to keep you riding.

Competition: Get your hands on some great prizes by entering our latest competition!

FAQs: Do you have any questions that need answering? You should be able to find a solution in here.

Maintenance: Full of handy hints and tips from our very own mechanics to make your bike run better and last longer.

Product Reviews: Find out what the Alpine Bikes staff and Team Riders use on their own bikes and what they think of them.

Servicing: If you think your bike needs some TLC, have a look in here for a breakdown of what levels of service is on offer along with prices.

Staff Rides: Just to prove that we actually ride—here’re our favourite rides, how to get to them and what to expect.

Components Diagram: If you are unsure about what goes where on a bike, our Bike Components Diagram should help you out.

Demo Bikes: A demo bike is a brilliant way to come to a final decision on what bike you’re going to buy. We offer several bikes for different disciplines – see the details in here.

Riding Skills – Dirt School: If you want to learn how to ride better, faster and smoother this is the place to look. Dirt School’s Chris Ball offers hints and advice on getting the best from your bike.

Buying Advice: From choosing your child’s first bike to picking your top-of-the-line race bike, we offer comprehensive advice to make it as easy as possible.

Resources: Find a wealth of information to make cycling and mountain biking more involving! You can check the trails, keep an eye on the weather or just follow the news through our supplied Links.