Mountain Bike Brake Bubble Bleed Video
Tips in Sixty – Mountain Bike Brake Bubble Bleed Video.
Watch the video then read the How-To below video. If you have any questions or doubts find a professional to service your brakes.
Author: nate collins
Changing Mountain Bike Brake Pads Video
Changing Mountain Bike Brake Pads Video
Changing Mountain Bike Brake Pads Video – best practices for ultimate performance.
How-To text & video.
Resurface MTB Rotors – Tips in Sixty Video
Resurface MTB Rotors Tips in Sixty Video.
Learn how to quickly resurface your rotors for improved performance by removing pad glaze.
Precharge a Shock Pump Video
Precharge a Shock Pump Video
This video & blog were updated 11/27/19 check it out here!
Learn how to Precharge a Shock Pump for the most accurate adjustments.
We get a lot of clients looking to really dial in suspension. Here’s an often overlooked trick – how to precharge your shock pump.
It’s not difficult however it’s strangely controversial. Sometimes science has that affect I guess, the world isn’t flat either…
Transcript below video.
Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 Prep
Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 Prep
Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 – enjoy some photos and text as Brian and BikeCo’s Joe Binatena prep for this year’s event in Vail, Colorado.
One of the more fun events over the past few years has been the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail. There’s always something going on. Competitive dog long jump / races, slackline, a IFSC Climbing World Cup Qualifer, a variety of Kayak events, yoga, music, as well as beer.
However the real gem for us is the Enduro race in Eagle, Co. Continue reading Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 Prep
Alchemy Racing Mechanic: A Day in the Life of Joe Binatena
Alchemy Racing Mechanic: A Day in the Life of Joe Binatena
Check out an awesome blog from Alchemy Bicycles about BikeCo’s Joe Binatena’s role as Factory Team Mechanic: Continue reading Alchemy Racing Mechanic: A Day in the Life of Joe Binatena
Ibis US Enduro Team – Supported by BikeCo.com
Ibis US Enduro Team – Supported by BikeCo.com
BikeCo.com is extremely excited to be an official supporter of the Ibis US Enduro Team.
The Ibis US Enduro team features talented riders Evan Geankoplis, Essence Barton, Paul Serra and Lili Heim. Brian Lopes will captain the Ibis US team as it contests CES events through the summer. Continue reading Ibis US Enduro Team – Supported by BikeCo.com
Setting up MTB cockpit controls
Setting up MTB cockpit controls
Setting up MTB cockpit controls is critical for performance and comfort.
One of the final touches to any MTB build is dialing in the controls. While you can get it close in the parking lot it often takes a bit of fine tuning on trail, or riding experience, to know exactly where you will want everything.
In this blog we will define some basic concepts to help you take your bike’s performance to the next level. Continue reading Setting up MTB cockpit controls
MTB Suspension Setup – How to use the controls
MTB Suspension Setup – How to use the controls
MTB Suspension Setup – this is a topic of constant conversation at BikeCo. In January we hosted a Suspension Clinic for clients BikeCo.com.
We had a great turnout for what turned into a couple hours of BikeCo owner / World Cup level mechanic Joe Binatena explaining setup and tune options.
At the clinic we handed out a printed concept sheet to help riders understand the basics (in some cases pretty over simplified basics). We’ve had a handful of requests for copies of the handout, so here it is for riders and clients worldwide. Continue reading MTB Suspension Setup – How to use the controls
Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years
Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years
Read through our long term (3 year) trail test in the Magura MT5 Brake Review.
3 years and 4 bikes later I’m still running the same set of Magura MT5 brakes. Same levers, same master cylinders, same calipers.
A few sets of brake pads as well as a new rear line are what I’ve put into the system. (My HD4’s routing is longer than the Bronson was)
I continue to ride the Magura MT5’s for the same reasons that led me purchase them in 2015. Unmatched modulation, predictable performance, minimal issues from the brand as well as excellent product support in case of an issue. Continue reading Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years