As a bicycle owner, it is crucial to understand the importance of proper storage to ensure the longevity and functionality of your bike. One of the primary concerns when it comes to storage is moisture. In this article, we will delve into the adverse effects of moisture on a bicycle and explore how humidity, particularly in outdoor sheds or barns, can lead to galvanization. We will also discuss where galvanization occurs within the bicycle.
As an avid cyclist, maintaining your bicycle should be a top priority. Regular maintenance not only ensures the safety and optimal performance of your bike but also extends its lifespan. One essential maintenance task that should not be overlooked is an annual bicycle tune-up. In this article, we will explore the importance of conducting a yearly tune-up and why entrusting this service to professional bicycle mechanics at a bike shop is the wisest choice.
Properly lubricating a bicycle chain is essential for maintaining its performance and extending its lifespan. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to lubricate a bicycle chain and keep it in good working condition.
To ensure an optimal lubrication process, it’s important to keep the chain clean by regularly cleaning and lubricating it. Remember, a clean and well-lubricated chain not only improves performance and efficiency but also extends the lifespan of your bicycle chain.
Tune-Up and Bicycle Fitting Workshops offered at CABS Two weekend bicycle workshops have been added to the course offerings at Circuit Cycle & Sports in Millet. The first course runs all day on Saturdays which provide the cyclist with the skills to properly tune-up a bicycle. “Students bring in their own bicycles and at the…
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It is beyond argument that battery technology has come all way. Modern ebikes use Lithium-ion battery packs. A Lithium-ion battery can mean many things within its chemistry make-up. Of all the various types of lithium-ion batteries, three cell chemistry types emerge as widely used in electric bicycle/scooter/mopeds: lithium ferrophosphate, or lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium…
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“Our advanced tuneups are literally bottom-up rebuilds of your precious ride.”
FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY! (CCN) With temperatures dropping from November to March in Alberta, not many folks in Alberta are riding bicycles. For most, your trusty ride is hung in storage, while you nestle yourself indoors awaiting a new season. This is the time to have your bike serviced. With the colder weather, Circuit Cycle recognizes…
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