Most people already have a bicycle-cleaning machine: It’s called the rain. We like having a clean bicycle, sure, but who likes doing the actual cleaning? Jamming a brush up under the bottom bracket?

Truth be told, I am guilty of not keeping my bikes very clean. And, obviously, the starting point for a bike that performs well is regular cleaning between rides. I can’t expect my drivetrain to shift ...

A manual is the same as a wheelie, just without pedalling. Riding on just the rear wheel, you use transfers of body weight and the rear brake to hold the bike perfectly on the balance point. You can ...