Mar 18, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Replacing your brake pads is one of the most common bike maintenance tasks, right up there with fixing a flat. It’s a simple procedure, but if you’ve never worked on your brakes before it can be intimidating. The following is a step by step tutorial on...
Feb 9, 2015 | Accessories, Tutorial |
If you’ve ever owned a bike with disc brakes, you may have experienced some squeaking from time to time when the brakes are applied. When new disc brakes are first broken in, some of the material from the pad is actually transferred to and embedded on the rotor....
Jan 21, 2015 | Accessories, Tutorial |
While most people don’t think of winter as the ideal time for cycling, it can provide some of the best riding of the year. It does take some extra preparation and the right gear, so here are a few tips for cycling in winter. Clothing The obvious consideration...
Dec 1, 2014 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Tubeless tires are extremely popular in the mountain bike world, and they’re starting to appear on road bikes as well. The idea is quite simple; get rid of the inner tube, install a special rim strip, and with the right tire a liquid sealant can be used to...
Sep 29, 2014 | Tutorial |
With every great idea comes imitators. Some say imitation is the highest form of flattery, but if you’re looking for a high quality folding bike, only a genuine Montague will do. Unfortunately, there are some counterfeit Montague bikes on the market today; bikes...
Jul 16, 2014 | Commute, Tutorial |
The general tips for bike safety are well known among bike commuters, but there are often dangerous scenarios that arise even when you follow the rules of the road. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t know the laws regarding bikes, they do unexpected things, or...
