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History of Marin Bikes
11-03-23
Marin Bikes is a bicycle manufacturer based in Novato, California, USA. The company was founded in 1986 by Bob Buckley, who named it after Marin County, a popular cycling destination located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.
In the
History of Yeti Cycles
11-03-23
Yeti Cycles is a bicycle manufacturer based in Golden, Colorado, USA. The company was founded in 1985 by John Parker, who started building mountain bike frames in his small workshop. Parker named the company Yeti, after the mythical creature that was
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
