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 [...]
Category: maintenance and repair |
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Tags: bicycle, control, mountain bike, performance, recommendations, tire pressure
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 [...]
Category: maintenance and repair |
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Tags: bleach, camelbak, cleaning
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 [...]
Category: maintenance and repair |
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Tags: mountain bike repair kit, trailside repairs
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 [...]
Category: Advocacy, News, bike month, bike to work week, events, maintenance and repair |
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Tags: bicycle authority, bike month, bike to work week, comma coffee, flat tire, repair clinic
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 [...]
Category: Advocacy, Cruiser, News, Rides, beer, bike to work week, car free, commute, events, fitness, maintenance and repair, urban cycling |
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Tags: bike month, bike to work week, Carson City
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 [...]
Category: maintenance and repair |
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Tags: chain maintenance, cleaning a chain, dumonde bio green, lubing a chain
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 [...]
Category: maintenance and repair |
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Tags: bicycle chain, loosening, stuck link