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  • How to Buy a Quality Used Bike Cheap

    Great bikes are available in the used market and they can be bought just as cheaply as used department store bikes. The trick is to know what to look for - you may need to know more than the seller.

  • DIY Cargo Bike

    Biking has increased in popularity as people become more active in caring for the environment. As some of us try to switch over to only bicycling for everyday travel, we find that there are some...

  • How to Attach a GPS to a Bike

    Many mountain bikers carry a Global Positioning System device on their bikes to help them get around extensive bike trails. By always knowing where you are and where you're going, you decrease the...

  • How to Get Used to Down Tube Shifters

    Down tube shifters are shifters mounted on the down tube of a bicycle that are pushed or pulled to change gears. They are known for their reliability, accuracy and ease of adjustment. Many...

  • Bike Lock Safety

    Bicycles are often easy targets for thieves. Never leave a bicycle unattended without first taking care to secure it with a bicycle lock.

  • Bicycle Hub Cartridge Bearing Removal

    Each one of your bicycle wheels contains two sets of bearings. The wheel bearings on newer bicycles are located inside a sealed cartridge fitted inside the wheel hub. Bearings allow the hub to...

  • How to Train for a 20k Bike Race

    Training for any type of bike race requires dedication and hard work. Bike races can be in excess of 200 kilometers in length (the longest stage of the 2009 Tour de France was 224k!) and cyclists...

  • How to Fix a Bicycle Wheel

    Wheels are a vital component of a bicycle. A damaged or misshapen wheel can render an otherwise healthy bike useless. Having wheels fixed professionally can be costly, and the wait time for a...

  • How to Buy a Commuter Bike

    When you buy a bicycle for transportation, you want a different type of bike than you would get if you were going to ride just for fun, or exercise.

  • How to Practice Steering A Bike

    Steering is one of the most important skills you need to learn when riding a bicycle. You can use what is called slalom cycling to pratice steering in and out of cones at varying speeds - this...

  • How to Check Air Pressure on a Presta Valve

    Presta valves, also called French valves, are found on high-performance bicycles, as opposed to the Schrader (automotive style) valves found on touring bikes. Usually one checks the tire pressure...

  • How to Make Your Own Bicycle Jersey

    One of the best feelings as a cyclist is pulling your jersey on and knowing that the design and layout of that jersey is solely your own or your team's. Many racers claim this gives them a sense...

  • How to Hang a Bicycle on a Car Carrier

    Having a bicycle rack makes owning a bike that much more joyful. The ability to carry your bike to any location and not waste time on the ride to the mountains or trails really helps you get the...

  • How to Survive a Century Bike Ride

    We well I first bought my Trek I really had no plans on riding a century, just got it to commute to and from work. Then I pretty much fell in love with riding and wanted to challenge myself so 4...

  • How to Adjust the Shifting on Mongoose Bikes

    The shifting on your Mongoose bike may need to be adjusted on occasion. Ineffective shifting is almost always due to improper tension on the shifting cables, which stretch over time. These cables...

  • How to Dispose of a Bicycle Helmet

    Dispose of a bicycle helmet if you are in an accident because it may no longer be effective, even if there is no visible damage to it. It is also recommended to get rid of a helmet if you drop it,...

  • How to Improve Bicycle Wheels

    The wheels on your bicycle take a fair amount of abuse each time you ride. This is particularly true for mountain and general off-road bikes, which are more likely to encounter rough, damaging...

  • How to Change a Bicycle Wheel Bearing

    Bearings are small metal or ceramic balls encased within the hub at the center of a bicycle wheel. The bearings allow the hub body to rotate independently about the bicycle wheel axle. Bearings...

  • How to Make a Bicycle Safety Flag

    Making a bicycle safety flag is a quick and easy way to stay safe when riding your bicycle around the neighborhood. Making a flag will take 25 to 45 minutes. The cost of making your own bicycle...

  • How to Train to Bike Race

    Even for those who have done it before, competing in a bike race is a daunting experience. Bike races range from short prologues of two miles or less to marathon road races, which can be over 100...

  • How to Evacuate During a Bike Race

    Riders in a bike race--especially events on longer course--will eventually face the time when they have the urge to go. Learning how to evacuate, or relieve, yourself safely and efficiently during...

  • Youth Activities for Bike Safety

    Bike safety programs for youth can take many forms. All are designed to teach basic cycling and safety skills, with the goals of decreasing accidents due to unsafe riding and increasing cycling...

  • How to Train for a 12 Hour Mountain Bike Race

    Preparing yourself for a 12-hour mountain bike race takes time and dedication. Proper preparation includes building a training plan around race day. No matter whether you are a novice or an...

  • How to Remove Campagnolo Ergo Shifters

    Campagnolo Ergopower shifters are known for their durability, shifting accuracy and ease of maintenance, and they are preferred by many professional cyclists over Shimano and SRAM shifters....

  • DIY Rear Bicycle Rack

    A rear rack is an excellent way to make your bicycle multifunctional by creating storage space on the bike. Once you affix a rack to your bike, you can carry a variety of cargo without a backpack...

  • How to Fix a Crashed Bicycle Wheel

    Bicycle wheels might be the most vulnerable part of your bicycle. They are in constant contact with the pavement, which can contain any number of hazards, such as train tracks and potholes. They...

  • How to Stop Back Pain When Cycling

    Cycling is often noted for its healthful benefits. Unfortunately, hours spent in the saddle can also lead to back pain, making further participation in the sport difficult if not impossible. Back...

  • How to Lubricate Bicycle Pedals With Grease

    Removing old bicycle pedals can be surprisingly aggravating. When the pedals were first put on, if they were not lubricated with a bit of grease, then aging and corrosion can fuse the pedal shaft...

  • How to Adjust a Bicycle Helmet

    A proper riding helmet is the most important piece of protective equipment a bicyclist can own. But wearing your helmet is not always enough. To be really effective, a bike helmet must be fitted...

  • How to Train for a 80Km Mountain Bike Race

    Training for a 80km mountain bike race is a process that takes a lot of energy, patience, determination and discipline. The training period, or the weeks leading up the race, will require...

  • How to Decide if a Folding Bike is Right for You

    Folding bikes are a very new product in the United States where cycling has been popular since the early 1900s. They offer the avid cyclist a better way to transport and store their bike when they...

  • How to Tighten a Rear Wheel on a Bicycle

    A rear bicycle wheel fits into a pair of grooves called "drops," and is held in place by a skewer. Older versions of this skewer will include a nutted axle, while newer versions will feature a...

  • How to Repair the Gear Changer on a Mountain Bike

    After months of continuous use, mountain bike gear changers, more commonly called "shifters," may need to be serviced. This is particularly true for mountain bikes used in muddy or dusty...

  • How to Fix Bicycle Pedals

    Over time, due to stress and dirt, bicycle pedals can begin to creak, or make other, less definable noises. The problem may be as small as a loose spindle in need of tightening and a little...

  • How to Determine What Bicycle Fits Your Needs

    I'm going to break down the choices so bicycling can be enjoyable and rewarding. Most bike shops educate based on wheel size/frame size. When in doubt look at side of tire. The categories are...

  • Bike Vs. Ski Helmets

    Whether you bike, ski or snowboard, you can't go very far before you see someone wearing a helmet. While bike helmets and ski helmets seem to function the same, they are highly specialized pieces...

  • How to Use Stem Shifters

    Bicycle stem shifters are known and used for their ease of adjustment and accurate, user-intuitive shifting. Because of their friction-based design, (hence the nickname "friction shifters") the...

  • How to Change Gears With Grip Shifters

    Grip Shift and other handlebar "twist" shifters are known for their shift accuracy, ease of adjustment and ergonomic controls. Because the shifters themselves spin around the handlebar, it is not...

  • How to Change Rapid Fire Shifters

    Shimano's Rapid Fire shifters are known for their ease of use, accurate shifting performance and excellent adjustability. This shifting system places levers at your thumbs and fingertips, negating...

  • How to Use Campagnolo Gear Shifters

    Campagnolo gear shifters are known for their strength, accuracy and ease of adjustment. Their ergonomic design allows for movement and maneuverability in the hoods and the drops, and their inner...

  • How to Build Lowrider Bikes

    Building a lowrider bike from prefabricated parts is easier than you think. Many websites sell the necessary parts. Those building on a budget can find parts from local classified ads, back...

  • How to Choose the Right Size Kona Bike

    Kona is a Canadian bicycle company that produces a wide range of bicycle models. Getting the maximum comfort and performance from your Kona bicycle begins with choosing the right size frame....

  • What are CPSC Safety Standards for Bicycle Helmets?

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sets the safety standards for bicycle helmets sold in the United States. These standards can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations 16 C.F.R....

  • How to Replace the Back Wheel of a Bicycle

    A rear bike wheel may need to be replaced on occasion. At the very least it will need to be removed in order to change tires or to fix a flat. Between the two wheels, front and rear, the back...

  • How to Balance a Bicycle Wheel

    A balanced wheel is one whose rim is centered directly over its axle. A balanced wheel is achieved when the spokes connecting the rim to the axle are properly tensioned, keeping the rim even and...

  • How to Fix Creaking Bicycle Pedals

    Creaky bike pedals can ruin the peacefulness of a bike ride. It can also mean that you need to fix the pedals because they aren't safe. Thankfully there aren't too many causes of creaky pedals, so...

  • How to Align a Bicycle Wheel

    Bike wheels are able to take a surprising amount of abuse for their weight, but even the best wheels get knocked around a little too much. Warps, wobbles and rim dents are common results of gravel...

  • How to Change the Upright Shifters on a Bike

    Upright shifters are attached to the bends on a bicycle's handlebar and are used for both braking and shifting. You can remove shifters from the handlebar and replace them with another model....

  • How to Ship a Bike for a Triathlon

    If traveling long distance for a triathlon, it may be necessary to ship your bike. Of course, if traveling by plane, you can always disassemble the bike and pack it into a bike travel case and...

  • How to Replace an Inner Tube in a Road Touring Bike

    A cyclist should know how to replace an inner tube before he even throws a leg over his bike for the first time. Replacing an inner tube is arguably the most essential piece of mechanical...

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