Articles for tag: Bike Shops, Safety Gear

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The Best Dirt Bike Trails in Oregon

The Deschutes River bike trail is located in Bend, Oregon. This trail is known as one of the most beautiful rides and is made for all ages and all levels. The ride can last from 17 miles up to 30 miles but it is advised if you are a beginner to stop at the 17 ...

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The Top Baltimore Bicycle Shops

Finding the best local bike shops can be both time consuming and expensive. Bicycles are sold in department stores, independent bike shops, bike shop chains, and pawn shops. Customers can encounter all types of problems if they are not prepared. Department stores may have less than helpful staff while some sport stores may have poor ...

Tips for Mountain Biking in Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, AZ is home to world-famous red rock scenery that every year draws thousands of tourists, artists, photographers to its breath-taking sandstone colors and tranquil atmosphere. One activity many people come to the area for is the mountain biking. Sedona has hundreds of miles of bicycle trails. Some of the trails are long for the ...

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How to Clean a Bicycle: Removing Rust, Dirt, Etc.

I adored riding my bike when I was a child. My dad fixed up my old bicycle when I was 8 years old, painted it purple, put a cute basket on the front and showed me how to clean a bicycle so that it would last a long time. Sadly, my oldest son never enjoyed ...

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How to Repair a Broken Bike Chain

There is nothing more frustrating than a broken bike chain, especially when you’re already on a ride or preparing to meet friends in half an hour for a long cruise. Fortunately, however, you can fix a broken chain rather easily if you have the correct tool and understand how the chain works to keep your ...

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How to Fix a Bicycle Spoke

WHAT YOU NEED: You will need to have a set of “Tire Irons”, or replacement tools that are used for bikes. You will also need a replacement soke that matches your wheel and a tire pump. Throw in an adjustable wrench and a spoke wrench and you are well on your way to saving alot ...