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Mike’s Maintenance Monday: Removing/installing a cassette

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Mike

Knowing how to properly install and change a cassette can be a very useful skill! It will not only save you time and money; it will also give you the option of changing your gears for different terrain or replacing … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Maintenance Monday: Washing your nasty helmet

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mike

Here is another quick tip for the end of the season (or beginning of the cross season). I’m not sure where I picked up this idea, but I’m sure I wasn’t the first to use it. If your bike helmet … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Maintenance Monday: Stan’s NoTubes Tubeless Conversion Kit

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Mike

I know this is a little late, but this is a perfect post for cyclocross season! Stan’s No Tubes has a wide variety of tubeless conversion kits that take a lot of the guess work out of setting up your … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Maintenance Monday: Quick releases

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mike

This might seem a little elementary, but I have seen too many quick releases installed incorrectly in my time working at bike shops. The quick-release skewer (often just called a ‘quick release’) is what holds your wheels to your bike. … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Maintenance Monday: Check if your wheels are true

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mike

The performance of your wheels can either make or break a ride. When your wheels are perfectly “true,” that means there is no side-to-side or up-and-down movements. There are a couple of quick ways to check and see if they … Continue reading →

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