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Last week I helped a girl with her new big box $229 bike for free. I installed sealant in the cheap tire/tubes and gave a new sealed BB...

I chose Speedplays for racing because, Stomp And Go. I chose MTB shoes and Eggbeaters/Candy to be able to walk like a human in them, not...

Hey Jeremy, the Speedplays are terrible on a dirt/road/gravel bike. If dirt gets stuck in the pocket in the bottom of your shoes...

Go to your LBS and try some of their bars, or bars mounted on other bikes, to see what feels best. My hands go numb after riding for a...

Another vote for trying to get your LBS to have them transfer the bike to them. It’s worth a try. InCycle did that for our Specialized...

The R/C guys use ammo cans to charge and store their hI-discharge batteries for helicopters. You’ll need to remove the seal so it will...

I haven't worked in a bike shop since the late 1970's, when it was one of my part time jobs while attending college. I always thought...

My wife and I each have three e-bikes, all Specialized, and absolutely no problems. If you buy a high quality bike, from a reputable...

Finding a good quality e-bike, that is everything that you’re looking for, for under $2000 each is going to be difficult. Definitely...

You should be able to find a bike shop that has several versions and sizes of what you’re looking for. A test ride will speak a...

Do you have a friend or a nearby neighbor that is mechanically inclined? Hydraulic brakes are very simple and should be easy to fix if...

It should have been checked by the seller prior to shipping, but apparently wasn’t. At this point I would just return it or get a...

Just did the survey.

Always Eco unless I go too far or it’s windy, or Im particularly thrashed that day and don’t really want to ride, but I go for a ride...

Looking forward to a few days in Carpinteria later this year. Thanks for the tip!