In this Tips & Tricks post we look at how to quickly and easily align MTB brake calipers that are dragging.
Video & Write-Up below!
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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
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…
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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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OK, disclaimer time. Headsets are critical to your safety. If you aren’t sure of your mechanical aptitude find a professional resource.
Enjoy a quick video of a Basic Bike Wash to keep your mountain bike looking as well as riding its best.
I love to ride my bike. Frankly, I’m not sure I love maintaining it. But with some basic maintenance everything lasts longer and works better.
This basic bike wash only takes a couple minutes and helps improve drivetrain wear while minimizing potential noise. Especially in areas like Southern California where we have loud, crunchy dirt that loves to get into tight spaces and make your bike annoying…
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Fix A Broken Chain with a Power Link – get pedaling quickly with this tip. How-To & video. Continue reading Fix A Broken Chain with a Power Link Video
Check out this video of a basic MTB Preride Check. Going through these details before each ride improves service intervals as well as performance.
How-To & video.
Clean up your build by making a quick Bike Cable Housing Connector. These are common to keep lines parallel particularly near the controls.
Video & How-To below.
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