Mountain Bike Blog - Maintain And Repair

Bike maintenance can seem daunting, particularly given the potentially overwhelming number of component standards and tools required for some tasks. However, with the use of our handy MTB maintenance blog, we can hopefully help you through some of the more commonly encountered maintenance and repair issues so you can learn how to look after your bike yourself. A mountain bike, and even an E Mountain bike, may look complicated, but with the help of the posts on this page, we'll have you spannering your own bike in no time, no doubt saving you money in the process.

Can You Weld Repair A Mountain Bike Frame?

If you are an avid mountain biker, chances are that you already have experienced a damaged or broken bike frame. The question is, can you weld...

Common Mountain Bike Problems And How To Fix

Mountain biking is a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping sport that is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. However, as with any activity, it comes with its own set of...

Mountain Bike Fork Maintenance

Mountain Bike Forks are found on both full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes - providing much needed suspension on a mountain bike, when...

Common Mountain Bike Drivetrain Replacement Parts

At Westbrook Cycles, we are proud to stock and supply a fantastic range of Mountain Bikes, all of which have been handpicked from the world’s best...

Best Way to Upgrade Your Mountain Bike Components

If you are into your mountain biking it’s likely that you will be, or have in the past, considered how to improve the ride and upgrade the performance you get from...

Getting Your Mountain Bike Ready For Winter Mud

If you ride your mountain bike during the winter months, you will of course encounter rain, grime, muck and mud on almost every ride. Although the British...

Is It Worth Making Your Mountain Bike Tubeless?

Tubeless tyres have been taking both the mountain biking and road cycling industry by storm in recent years, promising massive benefits over...

Mountain Bike Parts Explained

Mountain Bikes are amongst the most complicated and technologically advanced bikes available on the market. With so many different mountain bike...

Correct Tyre Pressures For Mountain Bikes

Tyres are one of the most important elements and components of a mountain bike, being the only thing connecting the bike to the rough, wet and challenging...

Fox Suspension

Since 1993 Fox have been at the forefront of mountain bikes suspension technology, beginning their legacy by building rear shocks for Cannondale. In...

Fox Shock Compatibility

With the current popularity of “strut mount” or “yoke-equipped” bicycle frame designs, Fox would like to highlight important considerations when...