Category: Video/DVD

De-Anodizing Bike Components

JPPartland

I’m generally partial to silvery aluminum bike components.  Aluminum anodized black does have value–it can look great new–but certain components, most notably cranks, are easy to scratch and fade and wear and once there’s sufficient […]

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Setting Up for a Hot Day’s Ride (video)

JPPartland

Just in time for that late summer heat wave. Or just keeping the warm days cool. How to Ride in the  Heat–Prep Tips from a Roads Scholar.

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Bicycle Chain Waxing in the Kitchen (Video)

JPPartland

A great project to do if you want a clean chain, fast, and smooth chain. No grease marks, no mess, and longer chain life. And an old-school hack to boot.   tools needed: Chain tool–either […]

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Pain Cave Wave Training

JPPartland

Learn how to wave.   Back in the days of rec.bicycles.racing, an internet bulletin board, there were several discussions that could never get resolved.  There was tubulars vs. clinchers.  There was Campy vs. Shimano (yes, […]

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Tubbing Your Bike (Now with words & video)

JPPartland

I used to be the kind of cyclist who would leave his bikes dirty. It got dirty today? Well, the road conditions probably won’t change between now and tomorrow.  Therefore, the roads will be dirty […]

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