Evolution Workshop
Get to know your bike.
Fix it yourself.
Free bike repair tutorials from the BK MTB Evolution workshop: brakes, drivetrain, suspension and e-bikes, step by step, from people who do it every day.
Free tutorials for every riding level
Text, photos and video step by step
Written by Marko Ristivojević Master Bike Mechanic
All technical guides
Choose a topic
A complete library of tips from the Evolution workshop, grouped by topic.
01
6 guides
Brakes
02
8 guides
Drivetrain and wheels
03
6 guides
Suspension
04
8 guides
Maintenance
05
7 guides
Electric bikes
Latest guides
Online tools
Calculators and fault diagnosis, right in your browser.
About the project
Evolution Workshop: learn DIY bike repair
Evolution Workshop is the MTB Evolution club's free collection of bike repair tutorials. In one place you'll find detailed articles, photos and short video tutorials on how to fix minor faults yourself, maintain your bike and recognize when it's time for a professional bike service.
The guides are written by Marko Ristivojević, founder of the MTB Evolution club and a Master Bike Mechanic who services bikes every day. We've been building trails and servicing bikes since 2015. Start with the basics, such as changing a tire, replacing a chain and adjusting brakes, then move on to tubeless, suspension and e-bikes. If you don't know where the fault is, try the fault diagnosis tool.
Guide author: Marko Ristivojević, Master Bike Mechanic, Bosch eBike Expert and Trailforks administrator for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why Evolution Workshop?
Self-reliance on the trail: you can fix the most common faults even when there's no bike shop nearby.
Savings: minor repairs and regular maintenance don't have to go to a workshop.
Better knowledge of your bike: you understand what each component does.
Community: we share our knowledge for free with everyone who rides.
Who is the workshop for?
Beginners who want to learn the basics of maintenance.
Recreational riders who want their bike to always work properly.
MTB riders who set up their own suspension, brakes and drivetrain.
Parents who look after the whole family's bikes.
Learning order
Where to start with the bike repair tutorials
Evolution Workshop has more than forty guides, so it's easy to get lost. If you're a beginner, follow these four steps. Each step builds on the previous one, and in the end you'll be able to maintain your bike yourself and recognize a fault that needs a professional service.
1. Basics before every ride
Start with the pre-ride bike check. Then learn how to change a tire and what to do when the chain breaks. These are the faults that most often stop you on the trail.
2. Brakes and derailleur
Once you've mastered the basics, move on to brake adjustment and the causes of squeaky brakes. For the derailleur, see the page on derailleur adjustment.
3. Tubeless and suspension
For more advanced riders there are the tubeless system, MTB suspension and the suspension calculator for your initial setup.
4. Maintenance and e-bikes
Regular maintenance protects your drivetrain and components: see the maintenance schedule and the guide to component wear. E-bike owners should start with battery and motor diagnostics and maintenance.
When a fault goes beyond the guide
Need a professional bike service?
Some jobs require special tools and experience. For those, our workshop in Istočno Sarajevo is here.
External resources we recommend:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Evolution Workshop?
Evolution Workshop is the MTB Evolution club's free collection of bike maintenance tutorials. In it we explain basic bike service in a simple way: changing tires and chains, adjusting brakes and gears, tubeless, suspension and e-bike maintenance.
Who can use Evolution Workshop?
The workshop is intended for beginners, recreational riders, MTB riders and anyone who wants to learn how to maintain their own bike.
Are the tutorials free?
Yes, all tutorials in Evolution Workshop are free and available on the MTB Evolution club website.
What can I fix myself, and what should I leave to the workshop?
You can learn tire and chain changes, brake and gear adjustment and regular maintenance from the guides. Jobs that need special tools, such as wheel truing, bleeding hydraulic brakes, suspension service and e-bike diagnostics, are better left to the workshop.
Where is the MTB Evolution workshop?
The MTB Evolution workshop is in Istočno Sarajevo, at Riste Anđića 20. We're open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 19:00 and closed on Sundays.
How do I book a bike service?
You can book an appointment through the service booking form or call us on +387 66 902 418 (phone, Viber and WhatsApp).