This is a quick checkin to let you know what is going on around the Bike198.com camp lately as we continue to expand the other disciplines of the site. DT Swiss Wheelset – Electric Red and White Chris over at Built To Last Wheels hooked up the Road.Bike198.com site with an electric red and white road wheelset for review. This 1580g DT Swiss wheelset is hand built around the new 36 point DT Swiss 240s hubs and the new RR465 [...]
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Bike Maintenance Tutorials, Community and Your iPhone
The online community here at Bike198 is a strong one. With 6 figure visits per month and increasing expansion into other aspects of cycling, we are poising ourselves for continued growth to keep the ability to churn out the tips and reviews for you guys. It has been a fantastic ride so far, and we are looking forward to what the future brings as we continue to hit the dirt, pavement and anywhere else pedal induced forward motion is allowed. [...]
The New Bike Break-In Ride: What Should I Bring?
Nothing beats a break-in ride. You have either picked up your new mountain bike from a local bike shop or you built it up yourself in your garage and it is time to get it out on the trail. Those shinny new components and frames can only stay tied up for so long before we start to go insane! Now…there is nothing that kills a break-in ride worse than something going wrong out on a trail without the proper tools [...]
5 Bike Maintenance Skills Every Rider Should Have
There is going to come a time on the trail that you are going to have to work on your own mountain bike. It is inevitable. Things break…especially when you run them into hard, stagnant objects…so some basic bike maintenance skills are a requirement for riding these days (unless you enjoy walking miles back to the car). There are those riders that would rather not wrench away on their own sleds and enjoy the process of working with a local [...]
Wheel Building: Truing A Bike Wheel
This article was originally posted by headstrong356 on the Bike198.com forums. On your bike there are several key components that really make your bike perform on the trail. Wheels are one of these components. Wheels are amazingly strong for the few spokes keeping it together, but not indestructible. All wheels concentrate on taking vertical loads from things like jumps and bumps but are vulnerable to side loads which in turn knock it out of true. Sometimes it can be disastrous [...]
Wheel Truing Tips, Favorite Rides Around the World and Unique Setups
The community over at Community.Bike198.com is rocking along. Thank you to everyone who is participating in the growing forum section of this site. With over 420 members and 2,100 posts, we are really killing it for a young forum. If you haven’t registered yet, click here and join in. We just got done giving away 5 free $25.00 gift cards to Fibers.com for writing up your most memorable ride and there were some great stories passed along in the process. [...]
Tool Review: Pedro’s Torque Wrench 1.0
Review by Clint Adams Pedro’s tool company is most known for their “green” approach to bicycle tools and care. The Tourqe Wrench 1.0 is their attempt at an affordable click style torque wrench. We should all recognize the importance of torque wrenches with today’s lightweight componentry. This tool as been in my toolbox for a long time and now I’ll share my thoughts with you. From Pedros.com: Micrometer style torque wrench makes an audible “click” when one reaches the desired [...]
Review: Park Tool PRS-15 Bicycle Repair Stand – Pro Race
This is the first guest post by Clint Adams. Clint is going to be checking in from time to time on bike repair, maintenance and tool reviews. As a pro bike wrench…he is good at that kind of stuff! Park Tool Company is the most recognizable bicycle tool manufacturer on earth. The PRS-15 is Park’s most versatile bicycle repair stand in their lineup; it can clamp to nearly any bike, it is fully adjustable, and has many add-ons available. After [...]
Review: Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube for Mountain and Road Bike Chains
There are dozens of different lube companies all competing to keep your chain for your mountain and road bike all lubed up and shifting correctly. With all of the different models, formulas and bases, it can get confusing when choosing a lube that will be right for you, your riding and your conditions. As we continue to seek out new products that are going to make your mountain biking life easier, we are going to use as many lubes as [...]
Poll Results: MTB Tire Pressure – What PSI are you running?
I threw the question out there a little while ago…”what PSI are you running?”…with the hope that it would create some conversation around mountain bike tire pressures in relation to other outside variables. While I could have included all of the different variables in the poll, I wanted to stimulate discussion around the topic and what better way than to leave things out? See…there is method to my madness! Anyway…all you had to do was check two boxes. The first [...]
How to Install and Adjust Your Rear Derailleur and Shifting
Whether you are using SRAM or Shimano, it is crucial to your trail stoke to have a properly adjusted rear derailleur on your mountain bike. A rear derailleur that is out of adjustment can cause mis-shifts and riding annoyances that not only damage equipment, but can cause injury. With all of these cables, gears and shifters, how can we be sure that our rear derailleur is properly adjusted? Let’s walk through it… Note: This guide covers every aspect of the [...]
How To Install and Adjust Disc Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes for mountain bikes can be one of the most significant upgrades to your current ride. Hydraulic disc brakes provide superior modulation, power and control over their mechanical counterparts (both mechanical disc and cable driven v-brakes). With hydraulic braking systems for mountain bikes, you can stop easier and control your speed with ease as the modulation allows the rider to control their bike in technical and fast riding situations. You have your new set of hydraulic disc brakes [...]
Mountain Bike Suspension Fork Installation Instructions
The most popular upgrade for any mountain biking enthusiast is the suspension fork. With continuing advancements in suspension technology and the extreme impact a fork has on the overall ride of you mountain bike, you can see why this is a go to item as many riders upgrade their rides. The actual installation of a new mountain bike suspension fork is fairly easy, especially with the right tools.
Weekend Wrenching – Pre-Ride Checklist
It’s time! Finally! The weather has cooperated enough and you and your group are heading out on a weekend epic. This isn’t your regular Tuesday romp in the woods. This is going to be a ride to remember as you all suffer through some incredible mountain riding. These are rides that create memories.
Weekend Wrenching – Torque Wrench…A Must Have!
Every bolt on your mountain bike has a specified torque setting. This torque setting insures that the bolts do not fall out of the frame through vibration, and it makes sure that you do not damage components by over tightening. In many cases (as in the pictures below), the torque settings are printed on your mountain bike frame or components.
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