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Bicycle brake guide

Braking systems have become more and more advanced and their technology has really developed tremendously over the years as bicycles have evolved. It’s crazy to compare our brakes now with the first brakes which were a rod shaped mechanism which had a piece of rubber attached to it which actually pressed directly onto the wheel […]

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How to shift gears correctly

Lots of cyclists, not just beginners, have been seen to make a mess out of their chain positioning on the chainrings and sprockets. Hopefully this article can help you understand how to use your bike’s gears correctly. When you purchase a new bike then these instructions on how to change gears do come with it […]

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Mineral Oil vs DOT Brake Fluid

If your mountain bike uses the hydraulic disc braking system then there is a specific liquid that it requires to actually do its job. When you pull the brake lever on your handle bars, the specified fluid in this hydraulic system causes the pads to close onto the disc rotor, which then brings you and […]

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Shimano

Shimano has been around since 1921, over a whole century, and they’ve worked hard to be one of the world’s biggest brands when it comes to components for your bikes and are actually also one of the lead producers of fishing equipment. The company started with a goal in mind and that was to develop […]

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How to choose a mountainbike

If you’re someone just getting into mountain biking or just someone thinking it’s time for a change or upgrade from the bike you already have then it may be a little overwhelming, having to know what frame is best for you , which brakes you should have and just hundreds of questions. So to help […]