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All About: Disc Brakes

The two main types of disc brakes used for bicycles are hydraulic and mechanical. Hydraulic disc brakes are characterized by the use of oil in a closed system consisting of a brake lever, a hose, and a brake caliper. When you pull your brake lever the oil from the master cylinder, contained in the lever body, is forced into the brake caliper mounted on the fork or the rear of the bike. This fluid then… »
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Top Ten Things Most Likely To Occur on a Ride that Cannot be Fixed with a Cell Phone or iPod!

There are so many things that can go right on a ride – blue sky and sunshine, a tail wind, a friend to share the experience with, and feeling good from the inside. We should always take a moment to notice when nothing is going wrong! But, when something does go wrong you may find that the pleasure you were after waits just around the corner from a quick fix. The following Top 10 List is meant to… »
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Learning Bicycle Mechanics

At almost every clinic, workshop, or seminar I have ever taught on anything related to bicycle repair the same questions always come up: “How did you learn to do this stuff?” or “How can I learn more about doing my own repairs?” Here are my suggestions for all aspiring bicycle mechanics: Self-education: This is a great way to get into bicycle mechanics and a must for any seasoned mechanic to… »
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For Your Consideration: Notes About Choosing a Bike

As winter begins to recede and the warm winds of spring breathe life into daffodils and our desire to return to routine outdoor activity, thoughts of a new bike may also emerge. Shopping for a bike can be an adventure of sorts; it is certainly a multi-layered process that is both labor-intensive and fun. To help you find your perfect bike, here are a few things for your consideration. If you are new… »
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Notes on Chain Grinding Issues

At some point or another in your riding career you will most likely experience the ominous chain skip. Luckily this type of problem is fixable and usually takes a close inspection of the drivetrain to be able to diagnose. If you are out on one of your first couple of rides on a newer bike or riding a bike that has new derailleur cable and housing you could have what is known as “cable stretch”.… »
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Let's Talk About Rubber

Okay ladies now when I say rubber I am not being dirty, however the rubber I am talking about will get dirty. Tires are what I’m talking about and there are a wide variety of them. There didn’t used to be nearly the amount of choices when I first started compared to today. Not that I am ancient, but I think rubber companies were just in the beginning stages of figuring out how different sizes,… »
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