You'll need to get familiar with your bike's bits. The jargon is vital for acting cool around seasoned gear freaks and useful for making sense of Tech Tips.

Make sure you record the critical data about your bike - if it's stolen you'll need to front up to the insurance assessor with as much information as possible.

Most insurance companies require that your bike is specified as part of your home and contents policy. Some charge an additional premium too and others demand you use a Kryptonite lock - be sure to check the details of your policy.