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Zen Tips for Newbies

Zen Tips for Newbies

We Love Beginners! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cycling! Over the past twenty years or so, bicycles and cycling have improved as much as personal computing. To list just a few of the ...

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How To Fix A Flat Tire

How To Fix A Flat Tire

Sooner or later, you’ll ride over some glass or perhaps hit a rut or hole and get a flat tire. When this happens, don’t panic! As long as you carry a few basic tools (which we can ...

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New To Cycling? Start Smart!

New To Cycling? Start Smart!

Thinking about buying a bicycle and riding for the first time in a long time? Maybe you already have a bike but you feel a little bit rusty about cycling basics. Have no fear! We know how ...

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Training and Fitness

Training and Fitness

What’s the difference between rollers and indoor trainers? Rollers require that you balance the same way you have to to ride down the road. The first time most people see a cyclist on ...

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Technical

Technical

What do I need to know to buy new chainrings for my crankset? First, check your chainrings (sometimes called “chainwheels”) to make sure they need replacing. In general, the rings you ...

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Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and Repair

What can I do to prevent flat tires? The first step is getting a good bicycle floor pump. These usually include gauges and are made to inflate tires faster and easier than the pump you carry on ...

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Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention

As soon as I start riding regularly, my knees ache. Any suggestions? If your knees hurt only after riding, and not when you’re walking and doing everyday things, there’s an excellent ...

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Components

Components

Do those off-road bike tires with almost no tread really work? Yes, but whether or not they’re right for you depends a lot on where and how you ride. Semi-slicks are among the lightest ...

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