Sarah is a Cytech Level 3 qualified Master Mechanic with 12 years of experience running high-volume workshops in London and Bristol. She specializes in suspension servicing, hydraulic brake bleeding, and the intricacies of modern electronic groupsets. She is a trusted voice on preventative maintenance and roadside repairs.
Sarah Jenkins is the authority on keeping bikes running smoothly through the grim conditions of a British winter. Having started her career wrenching in independent bike shops, she progressed to become a Head Mechanic for a national racing team, dealing with everything from tubular gluing to emergency Di2 diagnostics. Her technical knowledge covers the minutiae of workshop practice, including the chemistry of degreasers, the physics of tubeless sealants, and the precision required for internal cable routing. Sarah writes for the home mechanic who wants to stop paying labor rates and start understanding their machine, offering step-by-step guides that go beyond the basics. She addresses common frustrations like creaking bottom brackets, seized bolts, and the debate between wax and wet lube. Her goal is to empower cyclists to perform confident repairs, whether they are in a well-equipped garage or stuck on a muddy roadside 50 miles from home.