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It’s not that hard to maintain your bicycle yourself. Simple things like changing a gear cable or replacing a chain can be done at home, with tools you probably already have – or new tools that won’t cost a fortune. Taking a bicycle to a repair shop is quite costly, so if you’re interested in getting your hands greasy and saving some money, here’s the guide to the best of bicycle DIY help on the web.

Your bicycle DIY tutor

Bicycle Tutor is a fantastic resource, filled with tips and tutorials. Even if you’re an absolute beginner, you’ll find this site incredibly helpful. Step-by-step videos will take you through everything you need to know, whether it’s fixing a puncture or putting together a mail order bike.

Bike fanatic Jim Langley

Jim Langley is a self-proclaimed bicycle DIY fanatic. His site doesn’t look very good, but it’s full of useful tips that range from the simple, to the very complex. The site covers some things you need to know about bike repairs, simple fix-ups, and more advanced jobs for the serious bike enthusiast.

How to fix bikes

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Howtofixbikes.ca is a bicycle DIY blog run by Jerry Lauzon. Besides tips on basic bike repairs, his blog also features posts on biking holidays he takes around the world, that will get any bike enthusiast eager to get pedalling.

But wait… there’s more

Bikesutra.com is a site featuring links to a range of repair websites, from the simple to the more advanced. Notable sites include the Bicycle Maintenance Guide, which is a treasure trove of resources, and the United Bicycle Institute, a bike mechanic school in the US, has a website that includes a spoke calculator, a gear calculator, and tips from the professionals.

It’s well worth it learning to do repairs on your bike yourself, and even if it’s just the basics you’re looking to learn, the web is a fantastic resource.