Enjoy a quick video and write up illustrating MTB Tire Removal in this post of BikeCo Tips & Tricks. Modern sidewalls can make MTB Tire Removal a bit more of a challenge, but with a couple quick tidbits you will make your life notably easier. Continue reading MTB Tire Removal – BikeCo Tips & Tricks
A typical new bike delivered from BikeCo.com doesn’t need much to hit the trails. With some basic tools and a bit of skill you’re on your way. You’ve got a fresh BikeCo Build. New Bike Assembly shouldn’t be intimidating.
(so, the modern work from home means this video is in the yard, with my bike “standing in” for a new rig. Obviously your new bike will be cleaner, not have broken spokes in the back wheel, etc! haha. Also, I wouldn’t suggest grass if avoidable to minimize searching for things you might drop…)
Check out the video then read the post for more details.
There are a lot of tips and tricks to improve chain & cassette wear. This tip helps minimize wear and bent cassette teeth.
It’s pretty simple.
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Let us show you how to precharge a suspension pump for the most accurate air suspension setup.
Many of our clients, and all of our racers, are looking to really dial in suspension. In order to accomplish this it is important to make minute adjustments to air pressure. This blog and video illustrate what’s happening in your air spring and why precharging a suspension pump is so important.
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Want to increase or decrease the ramp rate on your fork? You can easily modify the ramp rate with volume spacers.
Disclaimer – If you doubt your mechanical ability utilize a professional resource. Suspension is critical to performance and your safety.
This video assumes your fork is in good working condition. If you suspect any issues such as “suck down”, or an over pressurized negative air chamber, it is important you use a qualified resource.
Continue reading Install Fork Volume Spacers – BikeCo Tips & Tricks
When you bring your bike in for service BikeCo’s staff will go through your bike front to back. This pre-service evaluation provides an overview of basic maintenance your bike requires.
Do you have addition concerns or hard to diagnose issues? No problem. Let our team know and they will note your issues for our mechanics.
Want to increase or decrease the ramp rate on your MTB shock? You can easily modify the ramp rate with volume spacers.
Disclaimer – If you doubt your mechanical ability utilize a professional resource. Suspension is critical to performance and your safety.
This video assumes your shock is in good working condition. If you suspect any issues such as “suck down”, or an over pressurized negative air chamber, it is important you use a qualified resource.
Continue reading Install Shock Volume Spacers – BikeCo Tips & Tricks
The Bike Yoke Revive seatpost has been extremely popular. Along with a variety of available travel lengths the Bike Yoke Revive seatpost also stands out with it’s simple hydraulic reset.
If your Bike Yoke Revive adjustable seatpost is “squishy” air has mixed with the hydraulic fluid.
To quickly reset your Bike Yoke Revive seatpost follow these steps.
First extend the post to its full height.
Insert a 4mm Allen wrench (or appropriate tool) into the reset located on the drive side near the saddle mount.
Gently rotate the Revive reset clockwise until you feel it hit the stop.
While holding the reset against the stop push the seatpost completely down with your other hand.
Release the 4mm Allen (or appropriate tool) in the Revive reset and let go of the saddle.
Bring the saddle to full height using the remote.
If you still have squish in the system repeat these steps.
If your seatpost is rigid go hit the trails…
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Chain Lube? Yup, it’s that important. Want to read more? Check out another blog post about why it’s important as well as my personal program…
Continue reading Pre-Ride Chain Cleaning & Lube – BikeCo Tips & Tricks
Some internal cable routed frames have tubes between cable ports while others are open. One isn’t necessarily right and the other wrong and each can have unique considerations. Open frames may suffer from cable slap which this video and blog will address.
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