Bike guides from Berlin-Kreuzberg
Practical guides from our workshop: maintenance, repair, safety, buying and seasonal tips. Written by the BikeShop Friesen team.
Maintenance & Care
Caring for your bike properly: the complete checklist for a longer life
Monthly and yearly checklist, common mistakes, chain oiling, tyre pressure, cleaning. Practical tips from a bike pro in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
E-bike maintenance in Berlin: what the workshop does and what it doesn't
Brakes, gears, chain, inspection. What the workshop takes care of, and what it doesn't.
Repairs
Adjusting a bicycle derailleur: step-by-step guide
How to adjust rear and front derailleur: including limit screws, cable tension, B-screw. From €15 in Berlin.
Adjusting bicycle brakes: a guide for rim and disc brakes
Brake rubbing, squealing or weak? Guide for rim brakes, mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes. Brake adjustment Berlin from €10.
Bleeding hydraulic brakes: when, why and what it costs
Signs of air in the system, mineral oil vs. DOT, cost from €35. Workshop service at BikeShop Friesen Kreuzberg.
Replacing a bicycle chain: when, why and what it costs
When it's time, how we measure wear, what it costs. Chain from €45 including fitting at BikeShop Friesen Kreuzberg.
Wheel truing: when is it needed and what does it cost?
Spot a wheel that needs truing, why it is not a DIY job and what it costs. Wheel truing from €45 in Kreuzberg.
Bicycle squeaking: causes, diagnosis and quick fixes
Squeaking when braking, pedalling or coasting? Causes, what you can do yourself and when to visit the workshop.
Rear shifting skips on a bicycle: causes, self-help and workshop
Shifting skips or hesitates? Causes, what you can adjust yourself and when to see a workshop. From €15 at BikeShop Friesen Kreuzberg.
Flat tyre in Berlin: what to do?
Step-by-step repair guide, when to visit the workshop, costs and puncture-proof tyres. Tips from Kreuzberg's bike pros.
Cargo bike (Lastenrad) repair in Berlin-Kreuzberg: mechanical service for cargobikes
Brakes, gears, tyres, chain. Mon–Sat 9–21. BikeShop Friesen, Friesenstraße 24.
What does a bike repair cost in Berlin?
Which factors drive the price and how to estimate repair costs realistically.
Is the repair still worth it?
Repair or buy used: how we decide that in the workshop.
Buying & Selling
Selling your bike in Berlin: how bike-shop trade-in works
We buy second-hand bikes in Kreuzberg. Fair prices, fast process, immediate cash payment.
Renting a bike in Berlin: how it works, deposit, what you need
€15 per day incl. lock, no deposit, just ID. How bike rental works in Kreuzberg.
Buying a used bike in Berlin: how to make a great purchase
Where to look, what to check, fair prices, avoiding stolen bikes. Checklist from Kreuzberg bike mechanics.
Safety
Bicycle lighting in Berlin: what's required, what do we recommend?
StVZO legal requirements, dynamo vs. battery, fines, repair. Advice & fitting at Friesenstraße 24, Kreuzberg.
Bicycle theft in Berlin: how to really protect your bike
Which lock protects, how to lock up correctly and what to do after a theft. Tips from Kreuzberg.
Bicycle insurance in Berlin: is it really worth it?
Household contents vs. standalone policy, costs, conditions, tips. Neutral overview from Kreuzberg bike shop.
Seasonal Tips
Bicycle spring check: what to inspect after winter
Full post-winter checklist. Brakes, gears, chain, tyres, lights. Inspection from €29.95 in Kreuzberg.
Winterproofing your bike in Berlin: the complete guide
Checklist, road-grit-salt care, lights, tyres, chain. Winter check from €29.95 at our Kreuzberg workshop.