Mechanic’s Tips

getting your bike ready for winter riding

Winter cycling: Making your bike winter ready

Keeping your bike in good condition all year round.  Keep your bike indoors The number one thing you can do for your bike is keep it indoors. Not everyone will be able to do this but if you can – even in a shed – it will prevent rusting and aluminum corrosion. Your bikes will be really happy and the parts will last longer. Keep your tires pumped up This sounds basic but most people don’t ... Read more

cleaning your drivetrain on your bike

Keeping It Clean: How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain

Your bike’s drivetrain — the chain, cassette, chainrings, and derailleurs — is the beating heart of your ride. It’s what turns your power into forward motion. And just like any high-performance machine, it needs care to keep working smoothly. A dirty drivetrain not only makes your ride less efficient, but it also accelerates wear on expensive components. Fortunately, keeping it clean doesn’t take much time, and it pays off in speed, silence, and savings. Why ... Read more

10 minute tech tip remove bike chain

Check, Remove, and Replace a Bicycle Chain- Tech Tip

Your bike chain is crucial to your performance on your bike.  In this week’s Tech Tip, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through checking, cleaning, and knowing when to replace, and removing your bike chain. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

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How to Service Your Bicycle Headset

Servicing your headset is often overlooked until it starts to make a funny sound.  This week, Justin, the owner of I Know a Guy Bicycles answers the whens, whys, and how to service your bicycle headset. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

bicycle frame detailing

How to Get Your Frame to Pop! (In a Good Way)

Everyone wants their bike frame to look great, and to pop, visually, that is.  This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through Bianchi Frame Detailing w/ Adam’s Polishes. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

internal cables

Tips for Internal Cable Routing

Replacing internal cables on your bike and not sure of the best way?  In this week’s edition of Tech Tips, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through the basics with these simple tips. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

ultrasonic cleaner magic

Cleaning Bike Parts with Ultrasonic Magic

The days of greasy clean up are gone.  Check out this weeks Tech Tip from Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles as he takes us through the magic of ultrasonic  cleaning. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

wrapping road bars

Epic Handle Bar Wrap Upgrade

Tired of grimy handlebars on your rides?  This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bikes takes us through upgrading your handlebar tape and technique on your road bike to take them from grimy to gleaming. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

installing brake pads

How to Install Road Brakes

It is important to install road brake pads correctly.  This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through the basics to make sure you install them correctly and have a safe ride. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

buying a used bike

Taking the Scary Out of Buying a Used Bike

Looking to buy a used bike? This week, Justin Bolinger of I Know a Guy Bicycles talks the scary out of used bikes with these helpful tips. Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar

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