Mechanic's Corner

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Nordic Skiing is the Perfect Winter Sport for Cyclists

By Tom Noaker - We've all heard about the physiological attributes of Nordic skiing as an 'off-season’ training regimen for cyclists but here are a few non-statistical reasons for making Nordic skiing a part of your winter. You don't need a helmet, not even to race....
Coaching
3
min.

It's Time to Upgrade Your Bike Parts!

By Tom Jow - Labor day has passed and I’m sorry to say it, summer is coming to a close. However, there are a couple...
Fall 2017
4
minutes

Tubeless Road Bike Tires – Have You Made the Switch?

By Chris Magerl - More comfort, fewer flats, better speed. Road tubeless comes down to that. It is truly a superior ride. Adoption of this...
July 2019
8
minutes

Mechanic's Corner: Shifting Business – The Front Derailleur

By Eric Ramirez Front derailleurs have a very critical function when it comes to riding. When it’s time to make the shift into the big...
June 2019
5
minutes

Mechanic's Corner: Shifting Business – B Tension

By Eric Ramirez In our last article Shifting Business – Rear Derailleur Discussion, I discussed setting up the rear derailleur. I hope you read it...
May 2019
5
minutes

Mechanic's Corner: Shifting Business – Rear Derailleur Discussion

By Eric Ramirez In previous installments of the Mechanic's Column, we’ve talked about wheel bearings, bottom brackets, and drivetrain. The bike has to be solid...
March 2019
5
minutes

REVIEW: Bike Mechanic: Tales From the Road and the Workshop

When I first read the brief description of BIKE MECHANIC: TALES FROM THE ROAD AND THE WORKSHOP by Guy Andrews and Rohan Dubash, I...
Mechanic's Corner
4
minutes