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- Keep your bike running smoothly throughout the winter.
Commuting through the winter does not have to be a wet, squeaky, slip and slide affair. Here are a couple of tips that will keep your bike riding safely and smooth all year long.
People commute on a wide range of bikes, there is no on right bike for... Read More »
- Changing A Flat Tire
If you are reading this because you need to replace your flat tube I am sorry you flatted. If you are reading this just to be prepared I hope it will be a long time before you have to use this information. Unfortunately flats happen. They can happ... Read More »
- Lubing Your Chain
One of the biggest problems we see here at the shop is a the overlubed and undercleaned chain. Obviously it is important to keep your chain lubed but too much lube can lead to excessive chain wear and poor shifting. Before you lube your chain place... Read More »
- Cleaning Your Drive Train
Part A
Keeping your chain clean is a relatively simple task if it is done regularly. If your chain is very dirty skip this section and go to Part B below.
We have found that one of the best chain cleaners on the market is White Lightning. It ... Read More »
- Chain Wear
I bought a new vacuum the other day and discovered that the belts on vacuums should be changed at regular intervals. I never knew that needed to happen. The same is true for bicycle chains. If a bike is ridden regularly you can expect a chain to l... Read More »
