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Preparing for Year-Round Smart Trainer Service

As a professional bicycle mechanic, your expertise is a cornerstone for cycling enthusiasts, whether they’re hitting the open road or cycling indoors. With the rise of smart trainers, cyclists are increasingly opting for indoor training throughout the year. This trend presents both a challenge and an opportunity for bicycle shops and mechanics, especially regarding the shifting issues that can arise when bicycles are mounted onto these trainers. As you prepare to service customers employing smart trainers year-round, consider the following insights and strategies.

Brake Bedding, Disc Brakes, Bicycles

Bedding Brakes: Why it Matters and How it’s Done

Bedding brake pads on your bicycle is a critical step in optimizing the performance of the braking system. This process involves transferring a thin layer of brake pad material onto the rotor’s braking surface, which ensures smoother and more consistent braking. Not only does bedding in your brake pads improve your bike’s stopping power, but it also extends the lifespan of your brake pads and rotors. In this article, we will discuss the importance of bedding in brake pads and provide a step-by-step guide on how to do it properly.

Sturmey-Archer two-speed internal gear hub.

Understanding Bicycle Component Brands – A Primer

Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation for people all over the world. They are eco-friendly, affordable, and provide an excellent way to stay active. Moreover, with the increasing demand for better performing bicycles, components need to be of high quality and come from reputable companies. One of the essential components that make a bicycle…
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Torque in Bicycle Repair – A Primer

Torque is the amount of force that is applied to an object to make it rotate around an axis or pivot point. In the bicycle industry, torque is an essential factor when it comes to tightening nuts and bolts, as it can influence the safety and longevity of the bicycle components. Proper torque application can…
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Frame Geometry of a Road Bicycle

Bicycle Frame Geometry – A Primer

  The design and choice of a bicycle frame is a complex process that requires consideration of many factors, including the intended use of the bike, rider size and position, and materials, among others. The main factors considered when designing or choosing bicycle frame: Intended use of the bike: The intended use of the bike…
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