Visit our Tech Center Mechanical Services Page and scroll through the options to see videos on the following subjects are now posted: How to Change a Tire Bicycle Maintenance and Cleaning Basic Road Bike Brake Adjustments Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Check them out!
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Since the August 2009 “Tech Support” on bearings was published, I’ve been asked some good follow up questions about choosing bearings and bearing ratings. Question 1) “I’m not that technical. What is the biggest thing to focus on when choosing a replacement bearing?” Look…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine In the April 2009 issue of Triathlete, in the Tech Support column, there was an article that mentioned ceramic (hybrid) bearings and recommended a Grade 3 bearing or better. From the Internet, I found that some manufacturers say Grade 5 bearings are the best…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, I have had a road bike for a few years, but am new to triathlon. At the end of last season I added aerobars to make my bike more triathlon specific. They have not been very comfortable though and my friends…
A few weeks back Dean, Geoff and Marty traveled to the CCNS Performance Center Wind Tunnel for some equipment testing. We had a great session and we thought it was worth sharing our experience and what the wind tunnel can offer. From past experience we know that the wind tunnel is not a place to…
Many rider’s and triathletes stretch and strength train as part of their fitness, but how many of us actually do the right stretches and weights for cycling and triathlon? If you want to get the most out of your training this winter, check out these how-to demonstrations designed specifically for cyclists by the lead…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, Are there any products or services that most athletes could benefit from, but that many people don’t use simply because they are not familiar with them? Fran, via email Dear Fran, This is a great question. Big and small, here are…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’m interested in getting an aero helmet. How should a properly adjusted helmet fit and which helmet is the fastest? Macy, Internet Dear Macy, Multiple wind tunnel studies indicate that aero helmets offer one of the highest ratios of aero benefit to dollar cost…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, The group I ride with has been debating whether a higher or a lower tire pressure minimizes rolling resistance – what’s the answer?Also, one of us has “gone tubeless” and is raving about the ride.I want to know is whether it’s…
The folks from Beginnertriathlete.com were at Fit Werx 2 to discuss a number of topics including how to decide between a Triathlon Bike or Road Bike? Click this link to watch the video feed. URL: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1659
The snow is here and the riding out on the roads in the Northeast is becoming increasingly more difficult with the low temps and icy conditions. So it’s time to get out the trainers. We have a shootout that details the top 3 choices out there for your inside winter riding. As always, we are…