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Too Cool for School? A tutoring lesson with RockShox

Have you read the instructions? No need! Did you pay attention at school? Nah, that’s just for geeks. Can I set up my fork? Course I can! So many of us think we know what we’re talking about when it comes to suspension, but we’re often missing the basics. Boasting won’t help you here. We head back to school to receive a lesson from the experts in suspension – RockShox. This is where we found out how a few grams of plastic can make a noticeable change to your suspension.

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How to service the Lower Leg fork of the RockShox RS-1

The RockShox RS-1 Upside Down forks aren’t just known for their distinctive look, but mainly because they just perform so damn well. Although to really get the most out of them, it’s crucial to give them a regular service. RockShox recommends swapping the suspension oil inside them after every 50 hours of riding. This is where we show you how it’s done.

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Back from the Dead – Rejuvenate Your Ride!

As we finish one year and start a new one, it’s easy to look back. Did you finally find that fitness you wanted? Did you claim your first podium? Did you manage that epic mountain ride you had always wanted to do. If not, then 2015 is the perfect year to get it done. As the snow starts to melt and the days get longer, the trails call us. – Our bikes, however, are hiding in damp garages and sheds, neglected and forgotten. What the hell? Who swapped my sweet machine for this creaking rusty pile of junk – my bike is dead? If your bike is clanking down the trail then it’s time to bring it back from the dead and get it dialled for the coming season. We check out a real world bike that has been left for the winter and run it through a preseason tune up.

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5 more ingenious tools, to get even more from Strava!

After we already put a list of five finest Strava tools together last week now it’s time for the follow-up. We’ve found another five analysis tools for your Strava rides and here they are in a second ‘best-of’ list. Have fun trying them out!

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Rebuild and Restore: Shoulder complex

You need optimal shoulder function to perform your best. If you’ve experienced any kind of shoulder injury, you know how it can “take you off your game” and make for more pain and less efficiency on your rides.

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