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Indoor Bicycle Training
Many cyclists train indoors to avoid inclement weather or monitor training results and power outputs closely. The advent of outdoor power monitoring equipment has led many cyclists outdoors more...
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How to Repair Disc Brakes on a Bicycle
For mountain bikes, disc brakes are swiftly becoming the industry standard for braking. Disc brakes are renowned for their ease of use and lack of maintenance, as well as their superior modulation and...
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How to Care for a Brooks Bicycle Saddle
Although synthetic saddles are generally less expensive and lighter in weight, many cycling enthusiasts find that nothing compares to the durability and comfort of leather. For many years, Brooks...
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How to Replace Mountain Bike Tires
Although durable, mountain bike tires suffer the normal effects of use over time. This may include worn knobs and sidewalls, and small tears in the outer tire casing. Worn mountain bike tires will...
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How to Barspin on a BMX Bike
A barspin is a freestyle BMX trick. Barspins can be performed on vert ramps, street parks and on flat lands. A barspin is executed by raising the front of your bike and spinning the handle bars a full...
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How to Adjust BMX Bike Brakes
The most common type of brakes on bicycle motocross (BMX) bikes are U-brakes. These brakes are located on the forks of the front and back tire. Because BMX bikes are subjected to a lot of abuse,...
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How to Remove Mountain Bike Forks
Modern mountain bikes are designed around a modular system that allows riders to have parts removed for cleaning, repair or replacement without having to buy an entire new bike. A mountain bike fork...
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How to Size Bike Wheels
Bike wheels come in a variety of sizes, from very small (14 inches on children's bikes) to very large (28 inches on British roadsters). Determining the size of a wheel requires a simple measurement of...
View ArticleHow to Put Air in a Bike Tire
Bicycle tires can lose air and begin to deflate due to the pressure placed on them when riding. The tire on a road bike can hold over 125 pounds of air per square inch. Tires constantly lose air and...
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Tandem Bicycle Components
Tandem bicycles have several special needs to support the weight of two riders, according to the tandem experts at Peter White Cycles. Usually these special needs are met through heavier, more durable...
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About Spinning Classes for Bike Racing
Since their inception in the 1980s, spinning classes have become a popular aerobic workout for avid cyclists and amateurs alike. Spinning combines adjustable stationary bikes, team camaraderie,...
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How to Repair a Fixed Gear Bike
A fixed gear bicycle operates without a freewheel, meaning that when the wheels are moving, so are the pedals, and vice versa. Simply put, you cannot coast on a fixed gear. Because a fixed gear bike...
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Mountain Bike Trick Tips
Mountain biking is a challenging and dangerous outdoor sport that combines high speeds with tight, technical trails and lots of maneuvering around a plethora of obstacles. Mountain biking is not...
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How to Change a Road Bike Tire Tube
Given the prevalence of debris on the average city road, flat tires are not uncommon in road bikes. In effect, a piece of glass, a nail, or a sharp corner of pavement penetrates the tire casing and...
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Problems With Tubeless Bicycle Tires
While tubeless bicycle tires are primarily used on mountain bicycles, tubeless road tires are also available. Unlike automotive tires, most bicycles have an inner tube, because many bicycle tire...
View ArticleHow to Adjust a SRAM Rear Derailleur
Like other derailleurs, SRAM rear derailleurs rely on tension from a cable in order to pivot back and forth. This cable connects the rear derailleur to a gear shifter on the handlebar. When operating...
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Dirt Biking Tips
Dirt biking is an exciting hobby that allows you to ride through wooded areas and go up steep hills. It requires both athletic ability and technical knowledge of how dirt bikes operate. There is a lot...
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How to Install a Rear Derailleur Cable
Without it’s cable, a rear derailleur would be all but useless. This cable connects the derailleur to the rear gear shifter at the front of the bicycle. During shifting, change in cable tension causes...
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Types of Bike Chains
Bicycle chains are available for a variety of applications. Not all bicycles use the same length or width chain. Many bicycles are designed with only a single gear and require a single-speed chain....
View ArticleHow to Install Pegs on a Bike
Pegs are metal tubes fixed to the wheel axles of stunt bicycles. Pegs give riders more control of the bike as they perform tricks. You just can't do some bike tricks and stunts without pegs on the...
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