Tech Guides

Welcome to our Tech Help section—a curated collection of technical help articles, how-to guides, and resources that serve as a valuable reservoir of knowledge for all cycling enthusiasts. Whether you aspire to be a proficient home mechanic or simply wish to unravel the technology built into your bikes, this resource is here to support your journey.

At Localis Bikes, we think modern bikes are absolute engineering marvels and every innovation is a testament to human ingenuity, carefully crafted to enhance your cycling experience. Our Tech Guides are designed to demystify this technology, offering practical insights and step-by-step guides to help you understand, maintain, and optimize your ride.

Demystifying Tubeless Tire Technology: A Comprehensive Guide for Road, Gravel, and Mountain Bikes

Tubeless tire technology has gained immense popularity in recent years for road, gravel, and mountain bikes due to its advantages in puncture resistance, ride quality, and lower rolling resistance. This guide aims to demystify tubeless tire technology, focusing on hookless rim design, tubeless tire sealant selection and maintenance, tire pressure recommendations, and a step-by-step how-to […]

Tuning Your Suspension: How to tell when you’re “over-damped”

Excessive Compression Damping: When a mountain bike suspension system has excessive compression damping, it means that the shock absorber or fork is resisting compression too much, resulting in a stiff and less responsive ride. Here are ride qualities that riders may experience when there’s an overabundance of compression damping: Harsh Ride: The bike feels harsh […]

Volume Spacers: Do I need one?

A volume spacer is a small, typically plastic or rubber component placed in the air chamber of a suspension fork or shock to adjust the air volume. They impact the suspension’s progressivity and bottom-out resistance. Adding volume spacers increases progression, making the suspension feel more supportive towards the end of its travel. Removing them makes […]

Water Incursion and Hydraulic Brake Performance

Water incursion can be a concern even in well-sealed and properly installed disc brake systems. It’s important to note that even a small amount of moisture introduced into the brake system can lower the brake fluid’s boiling point. Water has a lower boiling point compared to the temperatures experienced at the caliper during heavy braking. […]

Why are tires getting wider and wider every season?

The trend of wider tires and rims in the cycling industry is a result of an evolving understanding of how tire and rim dimensions affect overall bike performance, comfort, aerodynamics, traction, and safety. This iterative progression is driven by a desire to optimize these aspects to enhance the riding experience for cyclists across various disciplines. […]

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Waxed Chains

As a certified Silca Chain Service Center, we bring you expert insights and the latest research on chain waxing. Unveil the ‘why’ behind chain waxing, learn how to get started with waxed chains, and read our tips to keep your chain in prime condition for miles to come.

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Hydraulic Brakes

Suspension Guides

Tubeless Tires

Hydraulic Brakes

Impeccable stopping power meets sublime control. Don't let this incredible technology intimidate you. Once you learn a few of the basics, you'll know how to set up your brakes for top performance in no time.

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Suspension Guides

You paid a lot of money for all that squish, now let's make sure you're making the most of it!

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Tubeless Tires

When done right, you'll enjoy smoother rides, better traction, and fewer flats. When done poorly, well, you get a mess! Read more for tips and tricks to ensure a trouble-free tubeless experience.

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