Category: News
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Tips for planning a great bike adventure for lasting memories
Congratulations, if you have decided to take the leap and plan a great bike adventure. It could be a small charity ride, your first triathlon, a multi-day bike tour, or a fun filled trip for the whole family, whatever the bike adventure, there are a few things you should know before leaving your front door.
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Get into Mountain Biking with these few tips!
Starting a new sport like Mountain Biking is a ton of fun. The experience of exploring local trails and challenging obstacles is exhilarating. Here are a few tips to get you riding faster and smoother.
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Adventure bikes are super capable. Are they the right bike for you?
Over the past few years, a new category of bicycle has been developing – The Adventure Bike. Although these Adventure Bikes may look like a road bike, they offer features that allows for ridding off road trails.
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“The Flat Stopper” could be your future tire sealant!
I first saw the Flat Stopper tire sealant at Interbike. The flat Stopper booth had a wheel affixed to a stand that had a jagged spike that would puncture the tire if you pressed a lever. Based on this display, I needed to try this sealant myself. See what I discovered!
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First thoughts and impressions of Sealskinz Socks
It was impossible to miss the Sealskinz booth at Interbike this year. There in the center of the exhibit was a huge tub of water with a woman standing in the middle wearing nothing on her feet but socks! When I asked if her feet were wet or cold, she responded casually “nope, I’ve been…
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New road bikes are more comfortable and more capable than ever before
Road bikes have been popular in cycling for longer than any other type of bicycle. For example, many would remember the iconic dark green colored Schwinn Varsity, as the bike that hung in the garage 50 years ago. Read on to see how to wade through a century of history and countless products to find…
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Out of the box review of a revolutionary bicycle saddle
Every so often, I run across a product that is truly unique. The Ergon ST Core saddle is one of those products. Before we go any further, I know what you are going to say, “Unique isn’t always good john”. Fair enough, but in this case the unique features of the Ergon ST Core saddle…
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Round, straight and fast, wheel truing makes riding easier
Wheel truing is a great way to take care of your bike while making it easier to ride. However, when you start adjusting your wheels, it’s important to know where to start. Please, read on below for details on what makes your wheels work, and how to make them work better.
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The bicycle helmet: what it does and how to find the right one for you
When you were a kid, wearing a bicycle helmet was probably something you tried not to do. They were heavy, hot, and never fit well. Now you’re older, wearing a helmet isn’t just a logical safety choice, but it is also very comfortable. Read on to learn how helmets protect you better, have become lighter,…
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Quick and easy tips for adjusting your bicycle’s v-brakes
For those who don’t have disc brakes, the V-brakes on your bike are your greatest single source of control. Take a look below for some tips and tricks on how to adjust your V-brakes.