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Bike Maintenance
Wheel Truing
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Truing  a wheel is really pretty easy. There, don't you feel better now I've  said that? No? tough. Seriously, though a few little twists with a  plastic spokey is all it takes (get  the genuine one in yellow, orange is for road wheels).  Here's all you need to know to be Jedi master of this black art.   

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Useful Tips
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Just a couple of useful tips to get the most of your gear. Shock Covers: Neoprene shock covers, you want them you do really. OK so you need a full suspension bike first, but you want one of those don't you?
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Repairing Tight Chain Links
Wednesday, 18 July 2007

Tight links are typically the result of the two outer chain plates pushing tightly against the inner two chain plates. If pressure on the inner plates can be removed, the tight link can be fixed.

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The Best Chain Lube For your Area
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Chain lube like music seems to be tremendously influenced by personal taste and popular opinion. If you ask 10 people what lube is the best you can easily get 10 different answers.
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Gear Adjustment
Wednesday, 18 July 2007

Next time you are in the mountains and you hear someone shouting profanities deep in the forest, don’t rush to grab your mobile for a call to the emergency services. It might just be a mountain biker suffering the frustrations of a misbehaving gearshift.

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  • Gear Adjustment (part 2)
  • Derailleur Limit Screws (H-screw and L-screw)
  • Bike Overhaul
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