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History of Trek Bikes

11-03-23

Trek Bicycle Corporation is an American company that designs, manufactures, and distributes bicycles and cycling-related products. The company was founded in 1976 by Bevil Hogg and Dick Burke in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Initially, the company began by

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History of Specialized bikes

11-03-23

Specialized, is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells bicycles and cycling-related products. The company was founded in 1974 by Mike Sinyard in Morgan Hill, California

In the early years, Specialized began by importing Italian bike

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Maintenance : stop my gears from jumping

03-01-23

To stop your bike gears from jumping, you should first check that your chain is properly lubricated and that the derailleur is properly adjusted. If the chain is dry or rusty, you should lubricate it with a bike-specific lubricant.

If the derailleur is

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Maintenance : repair a burst tyre

03-01-23

To repair a puncture, you will need a puncture repair kit, a tire lever, and a pump. 

First, use the tire lever to remove the tire from the wheel. Then, use the tire lever to remove the inner tube from the tire. 

Next, locate the puncture in the inner

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Maintenance : loosen a stuck bike seat

03-01-23

If your bike seat is stuck, the first step is to check the seat post and make sure it is properly lubricated. If it is dry, apply a light lubricant such as WD-40 or a bike-specific lubricant to the post. Next, use a wrench to loosen the seat post clamp.

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Maintenance : wrapping drop handlebars

03-01-23

To wrap drop bike handlebars, you will need a few supplies: handlebar tape, a handlebar end plug, and a pair of scissors.

Begin by removing the brake levers and shifters from the handlebars. Next, loosen the handlebar clamp and slide the handlebars out

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Maintenance : adjust a derailleur tightness

03-01-23

Adjusting the derailleur cable tightness is a simple process that can be done with a few basic tools.

First, you will need to locate the cable anchor bolt, which is usually located near the derailleur.

Once you have located the anchor bolt, loosen it

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Maintenance : bleed shimano hydraulic brakes

03-01-23

To bleed Shimano hydraulic brakes, you will need a Shimano bleed kit, which includes a syringe, a tube, and mineral oil.

Begin by removing the wheel and brake caliper from the bike.

Place the caliper in a vise and secure it.

Attach the tube to the bleed

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Maintenance, changing a headset

30-12-22

To change a bike headset, you will need a few tools and some basic mechanical skills. Here are the steps you can follow:

Remove the front wheel of the bike. Depending on your bike, you may need to use a wrench or an Allen key to loosen the bolts that hold

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Maintenance : changing a bottom bracket

30-12-22

To change a bottom bracket on a bike, you will need the following tools:

1. A bottom bracket tool (a specific wrench or socket that fits the bottom bracket cups)

2. A crank arm extractor tool (a specific tool that is used to remove the crank arms from the

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