top notch product reviews and NW bike routes
Well as you probably know things wear away the more you use them, and also riding in dirt and wet can accelerate the wear process. The wear is what causes your wheels to not turn smoothly (or at all, if its really bad)
Rolling smooth? It's only when things are not smooth that we seem to notice as it affects the quality of your ride. Most of this smoothness comes from the mechanics of bearings which allow things to rotate in a controlled and fluid manner. Wheel bearings are some of the many bearings found on a bicycle,... Continue Reading →
The change to summer season leaves you scrambling around through discarded gloves from last year. Protect your mitts with this summer glove round up from the big brands.
Puncture Repair 101 -If you ride enough, at some point you have to deal with these, otherwise, you get left stranded in the middle of nowhere and we don't want that! Q: What is the most common cause of a puncture? A: Low tyre pressure leading to a pinch flat Q: What are 4 ways... Continue Reading →
Quick errands? popping in and out of shops to drop things off or grab a quickie. Bike rides with your mates that inevitably end up at the burrito place or coffee shop? Yeah we all do this and we all know the feeling of leaving your bike unattended for a few minutes, read on for the solution
Quick errands? popping in and out of shops to drop things off or grab a quickie. Bike rides with your mates that inevitably end up at the burrito place or coffee shop? Yeah we all do this and we all know the feeling of leaving your bike unattended for a few minutes, read on for the solution
If you get into the details of this magic stuff, it's really quite amazing. And do you know how to use it to get the best out of it? We are having an in-depth look at the chemistry, types available and how to use the stuff. Threadlocker simply stops bolts from rattling loose, this and... Continue Reading →
The Dalles Mountain 60 route is a staple in cyclists any book. Amazing views and a mixture of road and gravel make for a killer ride. This year (2017) we decided to ride it the day after the March 11th organised / unorganised ride due to conflicts and the chance of a lot better weather... Continue Reading →
The Dalles mountain 60 route is a staple in cyclists books. Amazing views and a mixture of road and gravel make for a killer ride. This year we decided to ride it the day after the March 11th organised / unorganised ride due to conflicts and the chance of a lot better weather the next... Continue Reading →
Caps are a little bit like water bottles to me. I have had quite a few in my time, quite a few different styles and from quite a few different manufacturers. The thing with caps, like water bottles, is that you have to replace him them somewhat frequently. Either they wear out or they end... Continue Reading →
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