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17 Dec 2010

CLEANING YOUR BIKE

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A bike must be kept properly lubricated to avoid friction and corrosion

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Mountain bikes are designed for use on rough trails and can be used in equally rough weather. There is a tendency, therefore, to assume that they’ll happily cope with being neglected and dirty.  While it is possible for a bike to just about keep going provided you oil the chain sometimes and fix punctures when …

WINTERISING YOUR BIKE

Think about it! There are less people out on the trails – their loss

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Ok it’s time to pack the bike away and get the turbo trainer out for the cold winter months…………….like hell it is. Think about it! There are less people out on the trails – their loss (bear with me here), no insects to fly into your eyes or mouth, and lots of slippery trails to …

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