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How to Adjust a Shimano 21 Speed
The number of speeds, or gears, on a bicycle is calculated by multiplying the number of rear cogs by the number of front chain rings. A bicycle can have as many as 21 speeds, thanks to seven rear cogs...
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Alternative Bicycle Seats
The basic design of the bicycle seat, or saddle, is intended to help the cyclist. The broad back provides support, and the thin horn extending forward helps the rider to control the bike with the...
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How to Adjust Your Shimano Rear Derailleur
When shifting becomes sluggish, derailleur adjustment will almost always solve the problem. A rear derailleur, whether Shimano or some other brand, serves the purpose of moving the drive chain from one...
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Considering the average cost of a pair of Zipp bicycle wheels, it would be hard to justify ditching one set for another when swapping from a Shimano to a Campy drive train. Fortunately, you don’t have...
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How To Change a Regular Bike to Stationary
A stationary bike can come in handy. If the weather is less than ideal or you're just not ready to appear in public in spandex, pedaling your regular bike in the house can ensure you get your ride in....
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How to Compare Road Bicycles
Unless you are Lance Armstrong (who gets his bikes for free anyway) or you have serious cash to blow, you will be just fine with a road bike that costs less than $2,000. Sure, the expensive stuff is...
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How to Change the Rear Shock on a Santa Cruz Heckler
Replacing a rear shock on a mountain bike, including the Santa Cruz Heckler, can improve the bike's handling while climbing and descending, and it's not an overly difficult task to accomplish. When...
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How to Adjust a Shimano Derailleur
A geared bicycle will typically feature two derailleurs -- front and back. Each derailleur is responsible for shifting the drive chain from one selected gear to another. Like other brand derailleurs,...
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How to Assemble a Bicycle Seat
You've just purchased a brand new bicycle seat--one that will eliminate seat discomfort once and for all--and now you just have to mount it on your bike. Of course, you have to take the old seat off...
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How to Set a Bike Computer
If your bicycle riding is becoming mundane, a bike computer, or cyclecomputer, is a great way to spice things up on the saddle. Not only are they fun, but you can challenge yourself by tracking...
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How to Build a Fixed-Gear Road Bike
The original intention of a fixed-gear bike, known technically as a track bike, is for it to be raced on a track called a velodrome. Bike messengers have been riding "fixies" in the city since the...
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