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Different Ways to Open a Beer with your Bike

Wheel This week's Ask a Mechanic takes you through the many different ways that...

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Measuring Correct Bike Handlebar Width

Proper handlebar width often comes down to personal preference but, if you need...

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Correctly Fit a Bicycle Helmet

Let Luke show you the ins and outs of finding a perfect fitting helmet in this...

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Measuring for Correct Saddle Width

This simple instructional video will show you how to measure the width of your...

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DIY: Make Your Own Mountain Bike Fender

If you aren’t keen on the looks of a front fender or don’t ride in the mucky...

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Reducing Arm Fatigue on Mountain Bike Descents

If you're the type of rider that likes to ride downhill more than uphill, arm...

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Where to Place Mountain Bike Brakes on Handlebars

Ok get this, where you position your brakes on your mountain bikes handlebars...

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Difference Between Horizontal and Vertical Dropouts

Vertical Dropouts Vertical dropouts mean the wheel goes in and out on a...

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Clipping In and Out of Pedals with Bike Shoes

Clipping in and out of clipless pedals: When clipping into the pedal, you are...

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How to Do a Bike Wheelie

How to wheelie: Trust Your Rear Brake make sure your back brake is not just...

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Getting Ready to Buy Your First Bike

You’ve determined you want a bike but how do you buy one? There a few things to...

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A Guide to Picking the Right Bike Lock

There are many variations when it comes to buying a new cycle lock. Today we...

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Common Bike Bottom Bracket Standards

Pros and Cons of Different Bottom Bracket Standards: Let’s look at the...

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Find Correct Saddle Position on your Bike

Saddle position is very important. Having it in the right position will reduce...

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The Advantages of Holding Your Drop Handlebars in Different Positions

Handlebar Positions The Drop Position The drops: this position gives you the...

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Don't Waste Your Money: Tips for Maintaining Your Bike

These tips should be used after every ride and will help the increase the...

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How to Correctly Lock Your Bicycle

You’ve finally invested in a bike, now you need to know how to keep it safe....

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How to Find Gear Ratio on a Fixed Gear Bike

How to guide on gear ratios: The chain ring is the name for the ring the chain...