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Mechanic’s Corner
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Mechanic’s Corner
Articles about bicycle repair, bike tech, and bike maintenance.
Photo 1: A bike work bench that is equipped for every task.
August 2014
Upgrade Your Disk Brakes and Rotors for More Stopping Power
Tom Jow
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October 9, 2014
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June 2014
Electronic Suspension is Here to Stay: Riding the Lapierre Electronic Intelligence Suspension System
Tom Jow
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August 19, 2014
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May 2014
Reinventing the Wheel, Sort Of (or, Reasons to Purchase a New Set of Wheels)
Tom Jow
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July 16, 2014
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April 2014
Electronic Shock Lockout: The Holy Grail of Suspension Technology?
Tom Jow
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June 17, 2014
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March 2014
Is a Single Ring Drive on Your Mountain Bike Right for You? SRAM XX1, XO1 or Do-It-Yourself?
Tom Jow
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June 4, 2014
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May 2013
Keep it Clean in Spring
Tom Jow
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March 21, 2014
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June 2013
Disc Brakes for Road Bikes are on the Way
Tom Jow
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March 19, 2014
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Mechanic’s Corner
Unsung Heroes of the Race Caravan
Tom Jow
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September 16, 2013
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Mechanic’s Corner
Do I Need Cycling Specific Shoes?
Tom Jow
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May 24, 2013
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August 2011
Upgrade your Road Wheels for Better Performance
Tom Jow
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April 30, 2013
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June 2011
Seven Steps to a Smoother Riding Bicycle
Tom Jow
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April 22, 2013
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March 2013
Store Your Skis with Care
Tom Jow
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March 31, 2013
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July 2011
29’ers, They’re Not Just for Single-speeding Anymore
Tom Jow
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March 2, 2013
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July 2013
Electronic Shifting is Here to Stay
Tom Jow
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February 17, 2013
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March 2012
Is Your Bike Ready for an Overhaul?
Tom Jow
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January 14, 2013
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