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Art's Cyclery, Art's Cyclery Sponsored, How To, Tech - January 11, 2017

How To: Basics of bicycle pumps

Tires are perhaps the most important component on your bike, and keeping them properly inflated is a must. Ideally, you want a floor pump to do this before each ride, and a hand pump to repair flat tires out on the trail or road. Click through to find out what else you need to know.

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How To: Fix a flat tire

Even with the widespread adoption of tubeless tires, flats are still a fact of cycling life. For those new to the game, changing a flat can be a frustrating affair, but it’s actually very simple. Watch this video to learn more.

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How To: Bedding In New Disc Brake Pads

You just bought new brake pads, but your braking performance is worse than before. So what the heck is wrong? Check out this video to find out.

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Tech, Video - December 10, 2016

Could you power your home with a bike?

The average American household uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. How much of that could you produce with a bicycle powered generator?

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How to: Proper bolt tightening patterns

When installing a new chainring (or other critical component) there’s a specific pattern you should use when tightening the bolts. Simply reefing them down one-by-one just wont do.

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