How to Change a Flat Tire on a Road or Tri bike

Watch this video and learn one method to change a tire on a road or triathlon bike There are many different ways to change a flat. There really is not one perfect method. This video shows one way to change a tire using tire levers. I suggest that you learn all of the methods and [...]

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Bicycle Maintenance Tip: Avoiding Flat Tires

Prevent flats with this simple tip Do you ever take a close look at your tires? If you do you will be surprised by how much road debris gets embedded into your tires. Glass, small sharp rocks, bits of metal to name a few. Watch this video and learn a very quick and easy way [...]

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Does carbohydrate plus protein intake improve cycling performance?

In the world of exercise, nutritional intake is an important factor in determining not only the response to training, but also athletic performance. To date there have been a number of nutritional strategies used in cycling to improve performance. However media and commercial interest in these various nutritional strategies has resulted in a lack of [...]

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Contador Banned from Cycling

Contador was banned from cycling today for doping. I am not convinced either way if he is innocent or guilty. What I do know is that this is really bad for cycling. It took nearly 2 years for the courts to decide and now the sport has yet another top pro that that has apparently [...]

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An Insiders Guide to Zen on your Bike

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO ZEN ON YOUR BIKE It’s 5:30 a.m., still dark outside, and frigid. A block from my apartment, New York’s die-hard cyclists loop the Central Park Reservoir (neither rain nor snow nor sleet …). I’m not one of them. I’m the consummate insider. When it’s cold or wet or dark (or some [...]

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How much do you need to know about your bike?

Do you know enough about your bike? This video discusses one of the mistakes that many cyclists and triathletes make when learning about working on their bikes. How much is enough? What things should all cyclists learn? What should be left to a professional mechanic? Watch the video and leave your comments below. Make sure [...]

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New Sram Red 2012-2013

Video of the new Sram Red group When designing this group it looks like Sram took the tact that its only a bike. Lets keep it simple with out electronics. Some important changes Lighter overall group by 150grams Very nice slick front derailleur with integrated chain keeper. Completely redesigned brake calipers. A bunch of other [...]

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