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Now with the wheels trued, lets check on that wheel bearing adjustment. Keep in mind that we determined whether or not we needed adjustments here back in the Diagnosis phase. (Click here for Diagnosis)
To make wheel bearing adjustments on a typical wheel, first remove the wheel from the bike. Then let’s take a look at the axle.

Usually on traditional wheel axle/bearing set ups there are two…

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The Crankbrothers recently got into the wheel business and after previewing the Cobalt wheelset at Interbike back in September we knew we had to try them out. Sure, the wheels look pretty (they’re made by the Crankbros. after all) but we wanted to know how they would perform on the trail - fortunately we weren’t disappointed.
The first thing you’ll notice when looking at a set o…

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Photo by Sven Martin, Velonews
Rachel Atherton, was hit by a car while riding her road bike in Santa Cruz last week. Atherton dislocated her shoulder in the accident, Velonews reports:
World downhill champion Rachel Atherton of Great Britain dislocated her shoulder after colliding with a car in Santa Cruz, California, on Sunday. Atherton, who rides for Animal-Commençal, was training on her road …

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After recently discovering that my semi-slick tires were hopelessly full of dry rot (see photo - not for the squeamish!) I started looking around for a good set of mountain bike tires with low rolling resistance. Luckily I found the Tinker Juarez Signature Series “Dred Tread” tires from Kenda that blend the best of both worlds: low resistance with wicked control through turns and clim…

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If you have a ten year old boy, then the words mountain bike are not new to you. Maybe you have already bought it for your kid, for your own use or as a gift to someone else. One outstanding thing about these bicycles is their ability to perform on rough terrain and they are a bit hard core in nature.Original post by James

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We’ve heard this question more than a few times on our GPS forums: Which GPS is best for mountain biking AND everything else (like hiking, driving, etc.)? Garmin addressed the question on their very own blog and despite the fact their recommendations are all Garmin units (image that ) it’s actually a helpful post for anyone considering a do-all GPS unit for mountain biking+. They men…

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More than anything else, getting out and riding during the winter is simply a matter of having the right clothes. Sure, you could throw on two pairs of sweatpants and your ski jacket to stay toasty on the trail but you probably won’t be comfortable. Instead I decided to check out a merino wool jersey from Sugoi to see how they stood up to cold, damp January riding conditions.
The Sugoi Wall…

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Mountain biking is a great way to get outside, enjoy the great outdoors, take in some beautiful scenery and get a good workout as well. If you think that mountain biking seems like the sport for you, you may be wondering where to start.Original post by James

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Continuing on with our series on The Typical Tune Up, we now move into the adjustment phase. Today, we will take a look at truing you wheels.

A Couple Of Notes First: If you do not own or have access to a truing stand, then leave your wheels in your bike, and use the brake pads as your “indicators”. If you have a disc only rig, you can try clamping on a common clothes pin to the seat…

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Just saw this on Bicycle Retailer:
BETHEL, CT (BRAIN)—GT Bicycles will recruit 35 mountain bike racers nationwide for a new grassroots mountain bike program called the GT Dirt Coalition.
Each member will race and represent GT Bicycles and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) at a minimum of six mountain bike races during the 2009 season.
“Amateurs are the unsung heroes of mount…

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