QUESTION: What maintenance is required for a bicycle? Is there a lot I have to do, or can I just buy one and ride it and not worry about it? —Leslie A. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: There’s not necessarily a lot you have to do, but if you want the bike to keep operating safely, efficiently and problem-free, some minimum maintenance is required — and a much of it is easy enough … [Read more...] about What maintenance is required for a bicycle?
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Are smart bike trainers worth it?
QUESTION: Are smart bike trainers worth it? They are all pretty expensive, but you can get a regular trainer dirt cheap, especially used. - Patrick M RBR REPLIES: As a cyclist who has ridden both rollers and regular trainers as far back as the late 80s and who found them so terrible and mind-numbingly boring that I'd rather not ride at all than ride on them again, I would … [Read more...] about Are smart bike trainers worth it?
Quick Tip: How to Deal with a Thrown Chain
You’re riding hard in the big chainring toward a steep climb. You push to keep your momentum going as long as possible, but finally you’re forced to shift to the small ring. Oops! The chain overshoots and falls onto the frame. You’re dead in the water, wildly turning the cranks with no resistance. Later, the opposite happens. You’re spinning in the small chainring and need a … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to Deal with a Thrown Chain