Today, there are numerous bike repair stand options for the home mechanic. Styles and price ranges can vary drastically, so it’s critical to do your research and find the right one for you. Picking Out The Right Bike Repair Stand First, think about when and where you
Continue reading →This guide will cover how to remove stickers and clean sticker residue off your frame and fork. You will need: Water Dawn dish soap Bucket Sponges Hair dryer Directions: 1. Spray your bike with water to get most of the crud off. 2. Then coat it with
Continue reading →It’s the question that never goes away: “What kind of bike should I buy?” The answer is always: buy a gravel bike. Why gravel bikes are the answer I’m not saying that everyone needs a gravel bike. It’s one of those “if you have to ask” situations.
Continue reading →A cyclist writes in – they have a problem with their bike chain falling off. Do you have a similar situation? (I know it’s happened to me before!) I’ll show you how to fix a bike chain that keeps falling off. “Why does my chain keep falling
Continue reading →You’re probably here because you are doing a “Secret Santa” at work and you have to buy something for your co-worker who you know – for a fact – is a cyclist. The natural thought process is “oh, I’ll buy a good gift for a cyclist.” But
Continue reading →Got a bicyclist on your holiday shopping list and not sure what to get for him or her? Just check out this list of gift ideas based on the many types of cyclists. Read more to get a jumpstart on your shopping…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about your fingers on the brake levers getting numb while road cycling…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about the proper time to stand when riding your bike…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about choosing between a cyclocross bike and a hybrid for rail trails and road riding…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about finding sunglasses that keep wind out of your eyes when riding your bike…
Continue reading →There are many reasons to consider alternatives to shaving. Maybe you don’t like the stubble growing back sharp and prickly. Maybe you don’t want to have to shave so often. Whatever it is, consider these other options including waxing, depillatory creams, and laser hair removal. I’ll show
Continue reading →Bike handling is very important. Better bike handling means less chance of crashing. And therefore, more chance of winning races! Here’s how to practice your bike handling in an empty parking lot…
Continue reading →Most riders choose to ride in a paceline to share the work and achieve a faster overall speed. But it seems some sadistic riders only enter pacelines because they enjoy a good crash that leaves all their skin on the pavement…
Continue reading →Every time I talk about using fixed gear track bikes for training purposes (and why it’s pointless,) I am met with more and more arguments why you should use a fixed gear for training. So let’s tackle some more debate on geared bikes vs fixed gear bikes…
Continue reading →If you drop the chain onto the bottom bracket shell or off the big ring, or maybe you get chainsuck, here is how to take care of it. You can even get the chain back onto the chainring without stopping…
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