Bike Carson

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Five Ways to Make your Bike Feel New Again

Jeff Moser | July 7, 2010

Summer riding is in full swing and you’re ready to ride to your full potential. But is your bike up to the task? Worn out parts can make your bike feel inefficient, unresponsive, and less comfortable. The winter months are hard on your bike, with the wet sand and dirt rapidly wearing down your moving [...]

Corporate Challenge 2010 Starts Today

Jeff Potter | May 16, 2010

Today is the kick off for the Carson City Bike To Work Week Corporate Challenge, and this year  is shaping up to be our most competitive Challenge ever.   The solo category will be a tight race. So far it appears that all of the entrants share a similar distance to their work place and [...]

Mountain Bike Tire Pressure

Jeff Moser | November 11, 2009

The tire is the interface between the bike and the dirt. The tire has to roll, turn, provide traction, stop the bike, and add suspension. As little as a 5 pounds per square inch (psi) variance in tire pressure can make a big difference on how a tire will perform these duties. The following is [...]

Cleaning a CamelBak

Jeff Moser | August 6, 2009

Has your CamelBak lost its not so fresh taste? Or worse, did you pull it out of winter storage, only to find the remains of a science experiment long forgotten? Thankfully there is a pretty easy way to restore your drink system’s freshness. Cleaning a CamelBak Most drink systems never taste pristine, but it’s very [...]

Trailside Repair Kit

Jeff Moser | June 24, 2009

When you’re out on the trail, it’s not a matter “if” you’re going to have a breakdown, it’s a matter of “when”. Thankfully, most trailside repairs are easy to fix if you have a simple toolkit with you. I have a basic toolkit for shorter rides, rides that are short enough that walking or scooting [...]

Flat Tire Repair Clinic at Comma Coffee

Jeff Moser | May 14, 2009

What caused my flat tire? On Thursday night at 6:30 PM, Dan from the Bicycle Authority will be hosting a Flat Tire Repair Clinic at the Comma Coffee courtyard. Learn how to change a tube, one of the most important repair tasks that will keep your bike running. Learn how to patch a punctured tube. [...]

Bike Month News

Jeff Moser | April 20, 2009

Here’s a summary of what’s coming up for May’s Bike Month. Please check the Bike Carson Calendar Page for further details. Please be aware that times could change, so it’s best to check the calendar for the latest updates before heading out. We’ll also post final details the day before the events. April 22nd Bike [...]