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…
Continue reading →While mountain bikers face the obvious obstacles (rocks, logs, mud pits, etc.) out on the trail, there are plenty of dangers out there on the pavement, too. Here’s how to stay upright no matter what the road throws at you…
Continue reading →A dropped chain poses serious problems for all cyclists. Not only is it annoying, dropping a chain can damage your frame, especially if it is full carbon. And if it happens during a race, you just lost! Here is what to do…
Continue reading →Every so often, you take your road bike out in wet, dirty conditions. And it needs cleaned. Here is how to clean, degrease, lube, and polish your bike…
Continue reading →If you were just out for a dirty or dusty ride, it’s a good idea to give your bike a quick wash before you put it away. Here is how to wash your bicycle in five minutes…
Continue reading →A smooth, fluid pedal stroke combined with a good cadence is an integral part of riding fast and efficiently. Here is everything you need to know about fast and slow, high and low cadences and your pedaling speed…
Continue reading →Almost as mysterious and magical as shaved legs is this substance known as chamois butter, or chamois cream. From the name you can figure out it’s a cream that goes on your chamois. But why? And does it really go on the chamois? Do we even use chamois today? But we still need chamois cream? It’s time to answer these questions and more!
Continue reading →One fundamental aspect of cycling is pedaling. But there’s more than pedaling than just pedaling – you need to pedal correctly, at the correct speed. That speed is known as your pedal cadence, and it’s measured in RPM – revolutions per minute. Here is how to count your cadence…
Continue reading →The days are hot, you sweat, and the sweat drips into your eyes. It stings your eyes and smears on your glasses. Helmet pads just aren’t enough to soak up all the sweat. You can’t stop sweating, but you can keep the sweat out of your eyes. Here’s how…
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