Mechanic’s Tips
The Ultimate Bike Safety Check: The Three “Must Do’s”
By Justin Bolinger, Contributor for AvidCyclist.com & Owner iknowaguybicycles.com Before you hit the trails or the pavement, ensuring your bike is safe and ready to ride is absolutely crucial. Regular maintenance not only prevents catastrophic failures but also guarantees a safe and enjoyable experience. As I always say, this basic check is often what bike shops consider a “lower-end tune-up,” and you can easily do it yourself. Let’s dive into the fundamental safety routine you ... Read more
Don’t Let Dead Sealant Derail Your Ride: The Importance of Monthly Tubeless Checks
A monthly check helps catch dried-out sealant before a tiny puncture ruins your ride. By: Matt Phillips Tubeless is great right up until it isn’t. One day, everything works like magic. The next, a tiny puncture that should have sealed has you stopped on the side of the road, annoyed, and wondering what the hell went wrong. Usually, the answer is simple: the sealant is spent. Sealant is not permanent. It dries out, separates, sticks ... Read more
Spring Maintenance Checklist For Road Bikes
The riding season is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to get your bike set up for a big year of warm, sunny miles and two-wheeled adventures with friends. Even if you’ve been riding consistently through the winter, now is a great time to inspect the trusty road bike and perform some basic maintenance checks to ensure your bike is ready to roll. Consider taking your bike to your local bike shop for a ... Read more
A Guide To Winter Bike Washing
Keeping Your Bicycle Clean in Winter For cyclists in colder climates, winter riding brings the unique challenge of protecting their bikes from the elements. While icy paths and cold winds are formidable, the primary adversary is the accumulation of salt, grit, and grime on your bicycle. Ignoring this buildup can result in accelerated wear, corrosion of parts, and a decline in your bike’s performance. Washing a bike in sub-zero temperatures is as challenging as riding ... Read more
The Most Enduring Tech Myths Finally Debunked
The reality behind these cycling mistruths By: Nick Clark Published: February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am If you’ve been cycling long enough, you’ve probably heard many variously convincing mechanical myths from scorned riders and tinfoil-hatted mechanics. While often disguised as good advice, saving you time and money, extending the life of your components or improving your performance, there are very few that hold up to the light of scrutiny. Here, we’ve rounded up some of ... Read more
Your Winter Cycling Goals Should Include Maintenance
2026 is here! That means a fresh start with new goals. Maybe you want to ride more miles than you did last year, maybe you signed up for a Climate Ride and want to stay out of the sag wagon. Maybe your pickleball doubles partner is off in Tucson for the winter and your bike is your only replacement for their incredible backhand. Whatever the reasons you are out riding this winter, we wanted to ... Read more
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
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
Will Trek Bikes Survive 2025?
The question of Trek’s survival in a potentially turbulent 2025 bike market is complex. While recent news of restructuring and product line reductions has raised concerns, it’s crucial to remember Trek’s position as a major player in the industry. Their extensive dealer network, diverse product portfolio (spanning road, mountain, e-bikes, and more), and strong brand recognition provide a solid foundation. However, the challenges are real: potential tariffs, shifting consumer demand, and increased competition from direct-to-consumer ... Read more
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
