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How to determine the right size bicycle

Written by drbob on May 20, 2010 – 9:59 pm -

How to Get Right Size Bicycle Make sure the bicycle you buy is the right size for you. Learn how to measure sizes on a bike with expert tips on bicycle repair in this free video clip. How to Get Right Sized Bicycle -- powered by eHow.com  Read More →


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How to Adjust Derailleurs on a Bicycle

Written by drbob on May 20, 2010 – 9:56 pm -

How to Adjust Derailleurs on a Bicycle Bicycle derailleurs may need to be adjusted if the bike if having problems with the chain not properly engaging on the back cog. Adjust bike derailleurs by hand, or with a Phillips head screwdriver, with help from a former BMX and collegiate racer in this free video on bicycle repair. How to Adjust Derailleurs on a Bicycle -- powered by eHow.com  Read More →


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Mountain Bike Frame Sizes

Written by drbob on April 3, 2010 – 10:52 pm -

Mountain Bike Frame Sizes Summary: When deciding on a mountain bike frame size, it's important to have an understanding and knowledge of one's inseam and stand-over height measurements. Get the mountain bike that's the right fit with help from an experienced bicycle mechanic in this free repair video on mountain bike frame sizes. Mountain Bike Frame Sizes -- powered by eHow.com  Read More →


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How To Align A Bicycle Wheel

Written by drbob on January 22, 2010 – 6:03 pm -

Truing a bike wheel is one of those things you may never have to do, or never want to do, in that case take your wheels to you local bike shop and have a trained experienced mechanic true your wheels. Aligning bicycle wheels, step by step Building and truing wheels is a very difficult thing to do, it can take years to learn, but your wheels may only be a little out, or your no where near a bike shop and you need to straighten a wheel, its good to know what to do in those circumstances. How to Start To build and true wheels properly you need a lot of expensive tools, such as: 1. Spoke key 2. Truing jig 3. Dishing tool but if you only need to do a little straightening all you’ll need is the spoke key and you can do the work in the bike frame,... more


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