Archive for the 'Bike Repair' Category
DIY Bike Repair Video Tutorials
By Tyler Cooper | July 11, 2008 | Bike Repair, DIY, Newbie Tip | no comments yet
One of the most intimidating parts of getting into road cycling is bike maintenance and repair. It can be very frustrating to pay $700 or more for a new bike, and the only bit of bike knowledge you have is throwing WD40 on the chains to keep them from squeaking (which you should NOT do).
There [...]
Newbie Tip: Fix a Bent Rim
By Tyler Cooper | August 27, 2006 | Bike Repair, Newbie Tip | no comments yet
While this tip may come in handy more often for mountain bikers, it is a good bit of knowledge for road cyclers as well. Let’s say that you are cruising down a rather worn trail going around 20 mph. You jet around a corner and right in front of you on the trail [...]
Road Bike Maintenance, and a Book That Helps
By Justin Cooper | August 12, 2006 | Bike Repair | no comments yet
We all experience times where our bikes become a little less new than we would like. Parts are creaking, brakes not working as well as they should and the time comes to make a decision; should I fix it, or bring it in to the LBS?
We love supporting the LBS, but sometimes want to [...]
Newbie Tip: Park Tool School
By Tyler Cooper | August 9, 2006 | Bike Repair, Newbie Tip | 1 comment
Road cycling can be a bit overwhelming for anyone new to the sport. There is a lot to learn about riding technique, the latest cycling gear, nutrition, training, and maintenance. You can spend a lot of money getting your bike tuned up for the summer, or even a long ride. Many beginners [...]
