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10 Surprising Realizations I Had About My Health After Starting Cycling Again
written by Danny G Look, there’s a dark, quiet corner of the soul where we all hide when we’re not on our bikes. It’s where we stash our dirty laundry, our bad habits, and our sense of “what’s the point” when the world’s too damn loud and we’re too tired to listen. Six months ago,…
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Understanding the Power Play: Why Breakaways Matter in Paris-Roubaix
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends So, there you are, watching the chaos of Paris-Roubaix unfold on your screen, the battered roads tearing into the peloton, and then—bam!—someone, maybe a lone rider or a small group, breaks away from the pack, pedaling furiously into the unknown. It’s a curious moment, isn’t it? Why risk it? Why…
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When You Don’t Have Grips…
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends Time for a short tip today. If you ever find yourself in a situation when you don’t have the right grips for your bike, consider using drop bar tape either temporarily (until that China package arrives) or permanently if you like the feeling. This practice is not common, but it’s…
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BMX Chain Info That Every Rider Should Now
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends I have prepared a short piece that will reveal a few important details regarding BMX chain sizing. Even if you aren’t a mechanic, you need to know the info below as it will be useful when purchasing a new chain. After all, chains and sprockets are consumables. BMX Chain Width…
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The Most Inefficient Bike Commuter
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends Today, I made a somewhat weird observation. In front of the bike shop, I saw two bikes that were the polar opposite of each other. One was a fully rigid retro MTB (equipped with a basket) while the other was some 2k dual-suspension MTB. To the untrained eye, the second…
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I Like Strapless Toe Clips
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends Today I will talk about my absolute favorite foot retention system – strapless toe clips. The goal of foot retention is to keep the feet in an optimal position on the pedals (the ball of the foot should be the part contacting the pedal) so that you can pedal efficiently…
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Brake Talk For Rookies: Calipers and Cantilevers
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends I had a semi-bad day and decided to make another post to take my mind off of my life. Today, I will talk about caliper and cantilever brakes. Calipers are rim brakes that connect to the frame or fork via a single bolt. They are normally found on road bikes…
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On Rear Mech Longevity
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends It’s rainy outside – and therefore a good moment to sit back and write another post for the site. Today, I’ll talk about rear mech (RM) longevity. The rear mech/derailleur is essential as it turns bicycles into highly efficient conquering machines. With a click, you can find a cog and…
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Why I Would Never Use Cyanoacrylate Glue To Fix An Inner Tube
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends It’s time for a Friday evening post. I’ll address a common myth that some rookies might have bought – namely the idea of patching an inner tube with cyanoacrylate glue (CA) glue (the quick type of glue available in most convenience stores). In short, don’t do it unless there’s a…
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Don’t Hate Your New Saddle (yet)
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends The other day, a customer came to return a saddle because it was “too uncomfortable”. That’s not something revolutionary, of course. It happens fairly frequently. However, sometimes people are unaware that leather saddles have a break-in period. Meanwhile, non-leather saddles are a “what you feel is what you get” type…