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Smooth Shifting Requires Smooth Cables

Smooth Shifting Requires Smooth Cables

Like every component on your bike, shifter cables wear out. And when they do, you'll know it. Corroded and frayed shifter cables are more likely to get stuck in the...

Smooth Shifting Requires Smooth Cables

Like every component on your bike, shifter cables wear out. And when they do, you'll know it. Corroded and frayed shifter cables are more likely to get stuck in the...

How Often Should I Lube My Bike Chain?

How Often Should I Lube My Bike Chain?

Of all the parts that make up a bicycle, the drive chain is among those that receive the most wear. The chain is almost always in motion and under constant...

How Often Should I Lube My Bike Chain?

Of all the parts that make up a bicycle, the drive chain is among those that receive the most wear. The chain is almost always in motion and under constant...

When to Replace Bike Tires Plus 3 Reasons Why It's Important

When to Replace Bike Tires Plus 3 Reasons Why I...

How Often Should I Replace My Bicycle Tires? Typically you will replace your mountain or road bicycle tires when: 1. They are worn out 2. You're not happy with way...

When to Replace Bike Tires Plus 3 Reasons Why I...

How Often Should I Replace My Bicycle Tires? Typically you will replace your mountain or road bicycle tires when: 1. They are worn out 2. You're not happy with way...

Bike Safety Checklist

Bike Maintenance Guide - ABC's Safety Checklist

Routine Maintenance & the ABC's of Bike Safety - Updated for E-bikes! Jeff, our Bike Expert, breaks down the importance of bike maintenance and the standard pre-ride safety check. There are...

Bike Maintenance Guide - ABC's Safety Checklist

Routine Maintenance & the ABC's of Bike Safety - Updated for E-bikes! Jeff, our Bike Expert, breaks down the importance of bike maintenance and the standard pre-ride safety check. There are...

Replace Your Bike's Brake Cables

Replace Your Bike's Brake Cables

Your bicycle's brake cables are a vital component of your bike's braking system, responsible for transmitting the force from your brake levers to your brake calipers so you can STOP...

Replace Your Bike's Brake Cables

Your bicycle's brake cables are a vital component of your bike's braking system, responsible for transmitting the force from your brake levers to your brake calipers so you can STOP...

Don't Let Your Derailleur Take a Dive

Don't Let Your Derailleur Take a Dive

This one is near and dear to my heart. I've had my bike's derailleur dive into my rear wheel  a couple times. The last one was truly out in the...

Don't Let Your Derailleur Take a Dive

This one is near and dear to my heart. I've had my bike's derailleur dive into my rear wheel  a couple times. The last one was truly out in the...