This week’s Tech Tip will be the proper way of lubing your chain. When putting lube on your chain, make sure you place it on both the inside… and outside sections of the chain. Make sure you get all the links pretty wet. Spin the cranks a few turns making sure you run through all…
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Our buddy RS Brown of VideoBikeRepair.com sent me this press release. VideoBikeRepair.com is now showing videos from their popular bicycle repair DVDs for free! ‘Round-the-world’ cyclist Darryl Kelbrick and Certified Mechanic Jeff Dustin teach you exactly how to get the most from your Road Bike and Mountain Bike with clear, close-up shots, tips and advice…
The rebound dial is what slows your shock or springs extension after taking a hit. If you didn’t have rebound dampening, your rear suspension can buck you off the bike like a mechanical bull. Too much rebound can result in your shock not being able to fully extend after taking a hit on a bump…
I started reading Mastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack. In the first few pages it talks about picking the right bike. I was surprised to see that they recommend taking it easy on the upgrades and just go ride your bike the way it is. But they do give a list…
Priscilla has this technique down pretty packed. The reason why its important for your to get off your saddle when you ride is to basically re-position your weight over the center of the bike. The idea is to get your butt behind your bottom bracket. So if you’re going down a rock bed or a…
One of my favorite places to go other than the bike shop is the .99 cents store. I typically go there to get my degreasers, furniture polish, energy drinks, candies, and everything else that tickles my fancy like a ping pong paddle set…yup .99 cents! Anyhow, I recently both this auto detailer. It’s basically a…
I was turned on to this great stanchion lube by Wayne Kardol at Jax Bicycles. This stuff works great! I’d totally recommend it to anyone. But be careful and make sure you don’t get it on your disc or rim brakes…this stuff is a pain to get off. However, one you get it on your…
The Coolest Commuter, Nick James of BikeCommuters.com posted a great cooling down article that he uses after riding his fixed gear bike through the humid streets of NYC. Check out what he has to say since you could do the same after a trail ride. The first is keeping several bottles of tap water in…