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When selecting a new set of handlebars for your Norco Range, the choice between 31.8mm and 35mm diameters is quite crucial, particularly with your preference for alloy bars due to their ride characteristics.
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Shouldn’t they be called “clip-in pedals” instead?
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Investing in new brake pads when you replace your rotors is a small cost that pays off in dividends in terms of ride performance and safety.
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If you notice a difference in your fork’s performance, stiction, leaky seals or a scratch that comes along with a dent in the tube, then the stanchion itself will need to be replaced.
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It won’t do you any good putting on a rear tire that’s at the end of its life, and worst case, you can crash.
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I bought a bike that has Shimano Center Lock brake rotors, but all of my spare/extra rotors use the six-bolt design.
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We recently saw an Instagram post from motorcycle coach and racer Catherine Hurley that answered your question better than anybody.
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Engineering and design have come a long way in the last five years, and flat pedals are better than they’ve ever been.
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Although the wrecking crew wears matching riding kits in our photo shoots, our attire is usually much more casual when we are out riding.
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Is the extra protection worth the additional weight and hassle of installing tire inserts?
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While most people recommend switching to a tubeless setup for mountain biking and tout its benefits, few recommend going back to tubes.
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At the end of the day, these are all going to be capable all-around bikes that we know you’ll be happy with on those eight-hour rides you mentioned.
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Although 29-inch wheels have become almost synonymous with trail and all-mountain bikes, there is something about a mixed-wheel setup that brings a smile to our faces
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When it comes to lubricating cables, we’d say, and we feel most of the technical side of the industry would agree with us, that lubricating your cables before installing them is a must for optimal performance in the long run
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There is a huge shuttle ebike culture building as gravity riders discover the advantages of them for getting radical, all-day shuttle sessions on the bike.
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I’m pretty set on alloy bars, as I prefer the ride characteristics over carbon bars, but which diameter should I get?
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I see tons of terms and descriptions thrown around about different tire compounds and casings, especially when browsing online or reading reviews.
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We, too, miss the days of hucking heavy coil-sprung behemoths down the mountain or off ridges in pursuit of freeride or racing glory.
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When plumbing new brakes, how long should the lines be in order to be safe?
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My frames are all aluminum at the moment, and I occasionally clamp the bike to the work stand by the top tube.
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I just bought a brand-new set of Maxxis tires, but when I installed the front one on my bike, I noticed it had a wobble that is noticeable at higher speeds.
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How often should I be breaking down the frame and linkage on my bike and removing the bearings to clean and re-grease?
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I’m looking to upgrade the wheelset on my 2022 Santa Cruz Hightower and am debating whether carbon wheels are worth the price.
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Reinstalling the new spoke once you’ve got it is the hardest part of the whole process, but it’s not impossible with a little patience
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Would I be okay using a bike box from a shop? Or, is it worth the investment for a bike bag?
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I center the pads and make sure everything is tight, yet by the end of every ride I can hear the pads rubbing on the rotor again.
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I’m trying to mount my microspline 12-speed cassette to my new wheelset and can’t seem to figure out the final little cog.
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There are a lot of options to choose from, and if you’re on a budget, you’ll have to be even more picky to keep from choosing a troublesome unit.
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I’m looking to buy a new bike and am having a hard time deciding between an alloy or carbon frame.
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What exactly are the differences between high and low speed?
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