1. Don't stretch your luckYour chain doesn't actually stretch. The holes in which the pins connect the individual links begin to become oval over time and eventually change the tolerances of the chain. When this happens, the worn chain will begin
This week we're taking a short break from our usual format for a guest post from Sarah O'Neill. Roving yoga fan Sarah investigated the (non-Bikram) studio yogahaven - and came back with some new, alternative moves for you to add to your yoga routine.As regular followers of this b...
UAN:236 Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have been a hot topic for years, and they do show promise
Hestler, who’s also raced on the road. Know what you’re doing, and you’ll ride faster. Here are his top tips:Cross-chaining"The conventional wisdom is that cross-chaining - riding in a combination of the big chain ring and the big cog, or the small ring
Clean your chainYou could take the complicated route: remove the chain and soak it overnight; disassemble and clean each roller with a cotton swab; and then do something involving pipe cleaners and a solvent. Luckily, there's another way. Buy a
1. Chain CheckerAs cassettes have gone from eight speeds to nine, 10 and 11, chains and cogsets have become increasingly expensive. So improperly judging wear on these parts carries painful financial consequences.With the likes of Park Tool's CC-2
need to replace damaged tyres immediately. Using your tyre levers you can fit the new tyre back onto the wheel carefully with the inner tube inside without puncturing it.Crank bearingsCHECK: The pedals and chain are attached to crank arms. You have two
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1. DeadliftsWorks: Your Glutes, hamstrings, hips, quads, backPurpose: The move strengthens your posterior chain – the stride-driving muscles in your hamstrings and glutesHow: Stand with your feet under a barbell, shins almost touching the bar, feet
and pick out any dirt stuck in the compound. If your pads are close to being worn out, replace them. Also, rub your thumb along each rim's braking surface. If it feels concave, invest in new wheels. Drop your chain Remove your chain from the chain rings
