Q)   I just bought a 2010 Felt B2 and wanted to know if cleaning the chain with a chain cleaner box works just as good as taking the chain off and cleaning.  Also, does riding at a slow cadence in a high gear stress the crank and cassette teeth more than riding a fast cadence? – […]Read More

Q)   I have a question about the rear derailleur on my road bike.  It is an Ultegra 6600 that has a squeak in it as you pedal.  It appears to be the lower pulley wheel.  I have replaced the lower pulley once and it solved the problem for a while – less than a season.   […]Read More

’11 Cervelo R Series Bikes – What is New Overview: For the first time in five years, Cervelo revamped their R series offerings significantly in 2011. The R5 (which replaces the R3 SL) and the R3 utilize redesigned framesets, incorporating  technology and design from the limited production R5ca, while the RS has been given a new […]Read More

Q)  This could be very abstract sounding, but is it preferable for a rider between sizes to select the smaller size  with a longer stem, or a larger size frame with a shorter stem?  Is power lost in the smaller frame that is otherwise better distributed or better applied in the larger frame? – Christopher […]Read More

Cable Lubrication Cable friction is one of the leading causes of sluggish shifting.   To lubricate your cables, simply apply a Teflon based lubricant to any exposed cable where it enters into a cable housing.   Good access points for lubrication are often located at the shift lever, where the cables enter the derailleurs and under the […]Read More