How much should I inflate my tires? Bicycle tire pressure explained
Beginner cyclists often don’t give much thought to the amount of air that should be in their tires. What matters is whether or not the...
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Dec 14, 20214 min read
A guide to choosing the right tire size for your bike
If you’re in the market for some new tires for your bike, you will be spoiled for choice given the vast menu of choices on the market...
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Dec 14, 20212 min read
A short primer on chain lubes
Keeping your drivetrain clean and properly lubricated not only ensures optimum mechanical operation of your bike, but also extends the...
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Dec 14, 20214 min read
A beginners guide to essential bike maintenance
While a certified bike mechanic will certainly have the tools and skills required for jobs that are beyond the scope of a home mechanic’s...
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Nov 9, 20215 min read
MTB suspension guide: a beginner’s guide to making the most out of your suspension settings
Modern mountain bike suspension components have come a long way. The latest crop of suspension forks for XC, trail and downhill bikes...
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Nov 8, 20214 min read
Using Your Bike's Barrel Adjusters
Unless your bike has an electronic groupsets, chances are your drivetrain and/or brakes still depend on a properly fitted and adjusted...
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Aug 27, 20213 min read
The Mountain Bike Cockpit: 5 Tips to Perfect Fit and Function
Your mountain bike’s cockpit is highly customizable and absolutely critical to your comfort, confidence and control on the trail. Indeed,...
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Aug 27, 20214 min read
How to Install New Pedals on Your Bicycle
Got a new set of pedals but not sure how to take the old ones off and put the new ones on? Keep reading and you'll have your pedals...
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Aug 27, 20213 min read
The Importance of Lubing Your Bike Chain
Pop quiz: Name the basic bicycle maintenance task that takes about 90 seconds, requires almost no skill, and helps keep your prized two...
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Aug 27, 20215 min read
How to Check and Change Your Bicycle's Brake Pads
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. Whether riding a mountain or road bike, your disc brake pads...
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Aug 26, 20212 min read
"Mountain Biking in the Pandemic"
Several months ago, in the midst of the coronavirus shutdown, I read an article posted by the New York Times titled “The Mountain Bike...
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