), and wipe clean with a dry rag. Apply lube when you've finished. Adjust your brakesIf your brake lever reaches the handlebar before it stops your bike, either your pads are worn or your cables are stretched. Worn pads should be replaced - but that's another
Hi all,A noob here, preparing for a bike race (want to do a race in all components first before trying a tri). It's a 100km race, mostly on a trail but it's supposed to be quite flat and easy (Vitosha 100km, July, Bulgaria - http://is.gd/YHDNML )I
roads in winter conditions is not the most enticing of prospects. What you need is an alternative, something to stimulate the brain and, more importantly, get the legs turning. That something is mountain biking. A common misconception with off
that I should get a proper bike fitting first in case the problem was one of posture. My rationale was that if my position on the bike was wrong, the injury would recur regardless of anything a physio could do for me.So step forward Richard Melik
Regular checksTrain all you like, but if you have a problem with your bike in a race it's going to put a serious dent in your time. All bikes pick up wear and tear - so all triathletes need to be aware of how to make repairs quickly. Follow
Hi,I want to get a bike that is suitable to triathon, think about get either Race bike or hybird. Do not want to spend more that about £350, just have not got a clue. Also think about getting a turbo trainer will i be able to use both types of bikes
Hello everyone! With itchy feet after my first marathon (and with much extra energy to spare while working to improve my times for the next one), I'm turning my eye to Triathlons. First task: look for a bike! As my workplace offers the Cycle2Work
Yes I'm venturing into Tri - did my first taster tri at the weekend, and my bike is the weakest link.Now, I've got a Scott mountain bike with slick tyres, and I can't afford to buy a road bike yet, so apart from the obvious (get out and ride more
I tried a tri yesterday and really enjoyed it, despite falling off my bike (I blame it on the man who fell off his right in front of me going into the bike transition, but that's another story). I rode my trusty hybrid which weighs a ton and has
Why is choosing a bike such hard work?I want them allJust been looking at a realy nice Scott AFD Pro :-Sloping geometry 7005 Superlight alloy frame • Scott Pro Carbone fork • Shimano Ultegra triple chainset • Shimano Ultegra front and rear