Bikes explained in plain English.
Helping cyclists understand how their bike works — so they can walk into the shop informed, not intimidated.
How can we help you today?
Three ways in — depending on your needs.
Pick the one that sounds like you — each opens a different way to find what you need
I'm bike curious
“I want to explore and learn how my bike works.”
Tap a category to see what's there and read a 60-second explainer.
Open the bike parts index →I've got a part name
“The shop said I need a new ___ and I want to understand it.”
Type the word they used — we'll find the plain-English explainer.
Search the explainers →Something's wrong
“My bike's doing something odd — what should I do?”
Pick what you're noticing. We'll point at the likely culprits.
Tell us the symptom →Spokes & Nipples
The thin metal rods that hold the rim in tension around the hub.
Read the full explainer →No jargon
Everything is written like a mechanic explaining it over a cup of tea — no acronyms left undefined.
UK-focused
Rough fitted prices in pounds, and advice that matches British roads, weather and bike shops.
Informed, not sold to
We're not here to flog parts. Just to help you understand before you spend a penny.