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Watch: The $50 Bike Repair Stand – Quality or Crap?

I have wanted a repair stand for a quite a while but I’ve held off because I thought they were way too expensive.  I would much rather spend $150-400 on other bike “toys.”  I have found a few creative ways to mount my bike so I can get at the parts easier, including a shower …

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Watch: Two Tips for Making Your Bike Shine

Washing your bike without a hose can be a real pain!  When my wife and I moved from North Carolina to Colorado we sacrificed our hose, so I’ve had to get creative with a way to wash my bike. My favorite way to wash bikes is in the shower, because it is a very controlled environment. It …

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Don’t have any mechanical skills? Here are 10 ways you can STILL maintain your MTB

I understand your dilemma. You’re not mechanically inclined, and your mountain bike looks dangerously close to a Rube Goldberg contraption. It has a myriad of moving parts, gears, bearings, hydraulics, and cables. Maybe you’re not comfortable working on your bike, but you don’t want the hassle of taking it to a bike shop for every little thing. …

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Watch: How To Make a Chainstay Protector

A chainstay protector is a great way to keep your bike quiet and stop your chain chipping away at your mountain bike’s paint. So Scott is here to show you how to make your own.

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Pro-Quality Tools from Abbey Bike Tools

Abbey Bike Tools started simply enough. Mechanic Jeff Crombie, a friend of Abbey Tools owner, Jason Quade, asked if he could slap a handle on a cassette lockring tool to speed up the process of maintaining his team’s bikes. The tool, now known as the “Crombie,” was an instant hit with pro mechanics everywhere. Jason …

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