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How to Adjust Shimano SPD Pedals
Shimano SPD pedals used to be mainly used only on mountain bikes. However, the smaller cleats (as compared to traditional road bike cleats) are easy to walk in and therefore have become popular for...
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How to Install Shimano Sora Shifters
Learning to fit Shimano Sora shifters will not only save money but will provide a better understanding the gear and brake systems on racing bicycles. Sora shifters are Shimano's entry-level STI...
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How to Remove a Yakima Bike Rack
If you like to go biking in different locations, having a way to transport your bike is important. If you have a car, Yakima makes many bike roof racks for different varieties vehicles. You can use a...
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The Front Basket on My Bike Won't Fit
There are all types of baskets you can put on the front of your bicycle, ranging from wicker to plastic to metal. Some bolt on to your handlebar; others require no tools, brackets and minimal assembly....
View ArticleBianchi Bike History
The Italian company Bianchi is the oldest cycling manufacturer in the world. Edoardo Bianchi opened a small bicycle shop in Milan in 1885 focusing on repairs, but within three years had created his...
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How to Attach a Bike Trailer to a Bicycle
A bike trailer is an attachment that you hook on to your bicycle. A bike trailer is an extra seat and set of pedals, usually for a child. The bike trailer is attached to an adult bike and allows both...
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How to Replace Bike Spokes
A broken or overstretched bicycle spoke can make the rim lose support. This could make the bike unstable when making turns. The added stress on neighboring spokes may loosen them or cause them to...
View ArticleHow to Replace the Chain on a Schwinn Bike
Changing your Schwinn bicycle chain while it is still in good condition will help maintain your bike so that it works at its optimum. If there has been no accident or malfunction, the chain should be...
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How to Find the Correct Size Inner Tube
If you've ever ridden a bike for a long period of time, chances are that you've had a flat tire. This can be annoying especially if you get the flat while on the road or trail and you're far from your...
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How to Size a Diamondback Bicycle
Diamondback manufactures numerous bicycle styles for a variety of uses, including mountain bikes, road bikes and BMX bikes. Diamondback is among the leaders of the bike world along with Trek,...
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How to Protect Your Perineal Area From the Bike Seat
For avid cyclists, maintaining comfort on the perineal are, or the crotch, is an ongoing battle. For long-distance riders, comfort in this area is critical due to the amount of time spent in the...
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How to Attach a Baby Bicycle Seat
Bike riding is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Even young children can enjoy a ride through the neighborhood if your bike is properly equipped with a baby seat. While it is not...
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How to Measure Bicycle Tire Diameter
Bicycle tires come in all shapes and sizes. Knobby mountain bike tires and narrow road bike tires are just a few examples. A bicycle's tires are one of the most important systems on a bicycle. Worn or...
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How to Reset a Bike Lock Combination
Bike locks have given many a new sense of security in today's world, ensuring that bike owners will be able to leave their bikes unattended without worrying whether they will be there when they return....
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How to Attach a Rear Derailleur
Bicycle derailleurs allow for the use of multiple gears. Geared bicycles generally employ a front and a rear derailleur, each commanding a section of gears. When shifting rear gears, the rear...
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How to Repair Bike Spokes
A wheel's durability is only a good as its spokes, and a broken one can actually do more damage than most riders realize, including causing dents and flat spots in the rim. Replacing a broken spoke is...
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What Are Different Types of Clipless Pedals?
Clipless bicycle pedals take their name from the absence of toe clips, which are cages that wrap around the toe on standard flat pedals. Clipless pedals attach the toe to the pedal without such cages,...
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How to Install No-Flat Inner Tubes in Bike Tires
Experienced cyclists often carry an extra inner tube and a small air pump to avoid being stranded by a flat, but other options are available. No-flat inner tubes can be used to replace traditional...
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How to Fill Bike Tires With a Presta Valve
Presta valve stems are typically found on high-pressure road bike tire tubes. They are different from the more traditional Schrader stem in size and length. Additionally, Presta valves are threaded and...
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How to Select a Stationary Bicycle
Physically fit people are more likely to live longer, healthier lives according to the American College of Sports Medicine. A great way to stay in shape and improve cardiovascular health is to ride a...
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