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basic maintenance

Specialized Bike Parts Performance Standards

July 4, 2009

Whatever type of riding you are doing, on whatever type of terrain, having the right parts on your bike makes all the difference when it comes to performance. Specialized bike parts are designed to work with every body type, skill level and bike.

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Spotting Problems With Your Shimano Gears Can Ensure You Maximize Their Usefulness

July 4, 2009

Shimano gears are known for quality and excellence, but like any other parts of a good bike they need a certain amount of maintenance to ensure that they last a long time. There are a few simple things you can do to spot trouble with your gears early.

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The Importance of Choosing the Right Mountain Bike Tyres

July 4, 2009

The type of tyres you use on a bike makes a massive difference to where you can ride. The tyres provide the traction to grip the surface you are riding on and mountain bike tyres are specific to the off road trails that they are aimed at.

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Understanding The Two Sides Of Mountain Bike Repair

July 4, 2009

Mountain bike repair is essential for keeping your bike in good condition to ensure a smooth ride. Learn the basics of mountain bike repair and arm yourself with a good bike tool kit and you’re part of the way towards an awesome ride.

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Mountain Bike Hubs and Why They Are Important to Your Ride

July 4, 2009

Mountain bike hubs are an integral part of your mountain bike and understanding them and how they fit could make the difference between a bike that stays in top shape and one that falls into disrepair.

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Having A Better Understanding Of Mountain Bike Gears

July 4, 2009

A multi-geared system is imperative on a mountain bike due to the varying nature and inclines of the trails you might experience. Mountain bike gears also require regular maintenance to ensure a smooth ride.

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Maintenance of Downhill Bike Parts

July 4, 2009

Downhill bike parts require regular maintenance and occasional replacement to keep your mountain bike in tip-top condition. This will ensure the best performance of your bike in downhill riding.

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Best Performance with Diamondback Bike Parts

July 4, 2009

Diamondback offers a range of bikes in four different categories of biking. Diamondback bike parts specific to the type of bike you ride will all require routine inspections to guarantee continued optimum ride performance.

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Repairing and Replacing Mountain Bike Tyres

April 7, 2009

Once you have removed your mountain bike tyre you’ll need to know how to repair or replace it. If you are going to repair it remember you can only patch small holes or slits. If a hole is round, up to about 5mm in diameter, you can use a round patch. If it is slit [...]

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Removing Mountain Bike Tyres

April 7, 2009

Most mountain bike tyres generally have inner tubes to keep the air inside, although tubeless tyres are becoming more and more popular, especially at the more expensive end of the sport. One of the most important things to know in mountain bike maintenance is how to repair a flat tyre or replace a tyre or [...]

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