August 31st in Bike Shop Girl, Mechanics, Tips by Bike Shop Girl .

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 and dozens of decent lubes out there depending where you ride.  I could write a whole post about the different lubes and when/where to use them.  For now consult a good riding buddy or a local mechanic.  Here in Charlotte I like to use ProLink for everyday riding, in the winter …

August 27th in Bike Shop Girl by Bike Shop Girl .

Let’s Talk Saddles : Intro

There are three comfort zones or places your body touches a bicycle.   As long as you can bear the weight of your body okay between those three places without numbness, pain or pinching then you can ride all day long.

Today we will be touching upon the saddle.  This is also the hardest thing to explain or go super indepth about in only one article.  Think of this as the first of many thoughts on saddles or reviews.  Please read through …

August 20th in Bike Shop Girl, Recently Spotted by Bike Shop Girl .

Introducing : Specialized Amira

As the trend is showing, for 2010, bike companies have taken note and are adding more women’s bikes to their line up.  Specialized has added two high end road bikes to their line and wow they are beauties!

July 30th in Bike Shop Girl by Bike Shop Girl .

August Rides and Events

As the month of July is coming to an end, we have had to say good by to the Tour de France, and look towards summer ending, schools starting and some amazing bike rides.  Personally, I will be doing my first real triathlon in August.  What will you be doing?  Here are a few good ideas to start with.