Category: Components

Bicycle Sales and Service

In this review, we will explore two standout models from Blackspire: the Blackspire SUB420 and the Blackspire NyloTrax.

Elevate Your Ride with Blackspire Pedals: A Review

When it comes to enhancing your cycling performance, the quality and functionality of your pedals play a crucial role. Look no further than Blackspire, a renowned brand that consistently delivers exceptional bicycle components. In this review, we will explore two standout models from Blackspire: the Blackspire SUB420 and the Blackspire NyloTrax. We’ll analyze their features, benefits, and overall product quality that make them worthy additions to any cyclist’s arsenal.

Derailleur hanger damage

Why Your Derailleur Captured the Wheel Spokes

You are riding along a beautiful nature trail with an incline approaching. You shift up to your largest rear sprocket and before the climb, the bike comes to a halt and the heart breaking sound in heard. “crunch!” With tears in your eyes you gaze upon your derailleur. The lower pulleys of the derailleur has captured the rear spoke wheels and rapped itself upwards, twisting your chain.

Circuit Cycle acquires the remaining inventory of Bravo 7 Cycle

In an effort to beat the supply chain challenges from the pandemic of the last three years, Circuit Cycle & Sports in Millet has acquired the remaining inventory from Bravo 7 Cycle in Summerland, BC.

The Derailleur: the Key to Dating Your Vintage Bicycle

The Derailleur: the Key to dating Your Vintage Bicycle

The Derailleur, the mechanism that is older than your great grandmother, yet it is the miracle drive system of bicycles worldwide. The first samples of a gear changing mechanism can be found as far back as the late 1800s. But first patent for the derailleur can be attributed to Paul De Vivie, a touring cyclist…
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Spongy Wonder: Bicycle Seat Design is Key to a Healthy Ride

(CCN) So you have been riding your bike for most of your life. You are now encroaching middle age, and you love to ride, but find yourself with a sore saddle. Worse, is that after you have ridden for fifteen to twenty minutes, your buttock gets numb. You find yourself wanting to stand up on…
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