Bike Carson

Bicycle News, Culture, and Lifestyle in Carson City, Nevada

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Bicycle Chain Maintenance

Jeff Moser | March 12, 2009

One skill that every cyclists should have is bicycle chain maintenance. Chains need to be kept clean and lubed not only for better performance, but also for longer life of the chain and sprockets. There are many ways to clean and lube a chain, but the following method is the one that works [...]

Loosening a Stuck Chain Link

Jeff Moser | January 20, 2009

Have you ever had a chain link that got stuck? Sometimes a link will get stuck during normal riding, and often times you will get stuck link after removing or installing your chain. The link becomes stuck when the side plates are too tight on the roller. A chain in this condition [...]