Any pain while cycling isn’t normal. If you start experiencing pain every time you ride, you need some bike fit help. Sure, you might get sore if you haven’t ridden for a while, but if you ride regularly and find something always starts hurting you need to make some adjustments. Bike fitting isn’t just forContinue reading “Cycling with pain help – the bike fit”
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How to straighten a bike wheel rim help
Bike wheels often develop a bit of a wobble that should be straightened out. If the wobble is too big it will often drag a little on the brakes and slow you down. While it might seem like a task for the professional mechanic, it’s not that hard. You might think you need a fancyContinue reading “How to straighten a bike wheel rim help”
Park Tool SW-7.2 Triple Spoke Wrench Review
Every bike mechanic should have a spoke wrench in the toolbox. And since there are many different spoke sizes you can either have several, or get this neat triple spoke wrench from Park Tool. I have some of their more expensive single wrenches, but I find this is still the one I always reach for. Continue reading “Park Tool SW-7.2 Triple Spoke Wrench Review”
1974 Raleigh Sports Ladies Bicycle
I didn’t just get one vintage bike, I got a couple. This is the ladies version of the Raleigh Sports. She is in a little better shape than the men’s bike: I think it is pretty much the same bike, except for the frame with the step through top tube. I think she does haveContinue reading “1974 Raleigh Sports Ladies Bicycle”
1974 Raleigh Sports Men’s bicycle
This week I added a couple new bikes to the fleet. The first one is a 1974 Raleigh Sports in bronze green color. It’s in pretty good shape for its age, but I plan to give it a big refresh. A friend of mine found an old Hercules in a dumpster that he has beenContinue reading “1974 Raleigh Sports Men’s bicycle”
Coast to Coast Brand Bicycles
I have been in search of a vintage bike to add to the fleet and ran across a bit of a mystery bike and wanted to share my findings. The bike is the Marquis, a nice vintage looking bike with fenders and a 3-speed hub like you’d expect on many old bikes. So, it lookedContinue reading “Coast to Coast Brand Bicycles”
Racine-Sturtevant Bike Path
Wanted to share another of the many bike paths in the area. This one is the Racine-Sturtevant bike path. A nice, paved path that covers about 3.5 miles going east and west and connects to other trails. The east end is at West Blvd in Racine and starts at the North Shore trail. The westContinue reading “Racine-Sturtevant Bike Path”
2008 Fuji Cross Comp
A couple years ago I decided I needed a good gravel bike and got a great deal on my 2008 Fuji Cross Comp. It’s been a real good buy so far and is great for long rides on the crushed gravel paths we have around here. Check it out: It has an aluminum frame withContinue reading “2008 Fuji Cross Comp”
Weight Loss Help with cycling phase 2
So far, my diet is going well. At about 15 weeks in I am down 19 pounds. My goal was one pound a week so I’m ahead of that. But now I’ve decided to tune up my diet a bit and have made a few changes: New calorie total My new daily calorie goal isContinue reading “Weight Loss Help with cycling phase 2”
Park Tool Polylube 1000 Polyurea Grease Review
A great grease for every bike mechanics toolbox. Lubrication is really important when it comes to bikes, and this stuff is specifically formulated for bike maintenance. It repels moisture and is compatible with conventional greases. It is even safe to use with carbon. Great for your bearings, seat posts, and bolt threads. And aContinue reading “Park Tool Polylube 1000 Polyurea Grease Review”
