A reader sent photos of her $10 bike storage concept utilizing closest rod brackets x 2 per bike. A great idea and simple to do, but make sure you are…
Bicycle Storage Idea
Posts by Category: Mechanics
Bike Storage Options
As everyone’s bike collection begins or grows the way you store your bikes also needs to begin or grow. Throwing your new investment into your garage, leaned up against your…
SRAM Force Brakes, Breaking?
It seems that there are still batches of SRAM Force recalled brakes out there. Cozy Beehive recalls a recent story of a mechanic installing SRAM Force brakes to a customers…
Video : Unboxing the Raleigh Clubman
We recently took delivery of a 2010 Raleigh Clubman. In this 6 minute clip we go through the basics of unboxing a bicycle. A full review will be available on…
How To Video : Change a Flat Tire
We’ve asked you what you would like to learn how to do, techniques and, in general, more knowledge. The first in our How To video podcast is How to Change…
Top 5 Online Resources for Women
When I created Bike Shop Girl a few months back it was mainly out of frustration for the lack of information that is readily available for women. The basics are…
Grease Monkey Wipes : Intial Review
There is a buzz online about a couple different individual packaged wipes. The first one we are going to talk about and get into a review is Grease Monkey Wipes. …
How to : Weekly Safety Check
We’ve hit upon the preventative maintenance and how to lube your chain so now is that weekly safety check that all riders should know how to do.
What is a Scrader Valve or Presta Valve?
When you ride a bicycle it will come to a point that you’ll need to inflate your tires. Soon, I’ll be going over how to change a flat, different types…
Preventative Maintenance : Lube Your Chain
Proper technique in lubing your chain will help prolong the life of your drive train also a clean bike is a happy bike!! 1. Pick a lube. There are dozens…