UPDATED April, 2008! I will update this guide from time to time, so check back occasionally. I will try to keep it brief. In fairness to sellers (I am one of those, too),this article is mostly aimed at...
Stills taken from the comprehensive 90-min 'Road Bike Set up and Maintenance' DVD - which is available from our ebay shop INTRODUCTION I have been a avid cyclist and home mechanic for many years, but...
Building a road bike beginning with only its frame is easier said than done if you're a novice. On Ebay, you can find numerous frames or framesets (frames that include the fork) at bargain basement prices....
Cycling Jerseys You don't have to be Lance Armstrong to get some benefit from wearing a bicycle jersey. Whether you are a beginning recreational rider or a hardcore rider, a jersey will offer several...
INTRODUCTION Chain maintenance is one of the most simple and effective maintenance tasks you can perform on your bike. A few minutes spent on your chain will mean longer chain life, smoother gear shifting,...
Stills taken from the comprehensive 90-min 'Road Bike Set up and Maintenance' DVD - which is available from our ebay shop INTRODUCTION Wrapping some new tape around you handlebars seems to hold some sort...
There is a design flaw in these common and beautiful crank sets. Because there is a sharp edge at the base of the crank, near where the crank becomes the "star", there are often stress cracks there. The sharp...
Stills taken from our 'wheel truing'instructional DVD which is available for £3.97 from our ebay store WHEEL TRUING Wheel truing is one of those tasks that, for some reason, is surrounded by an air of...
The cycling enthusiast, whether they be an avid rider or collector, must first decide if they plan to actually use the saddle they purchase on a bike. The most prized saddles, of course, have never been...
This is now the $64,000 question for all ITT and triathlon competitors - which wheelset is going to give you the best performance/time savings....Here's what I have found. I spoke with folks from Hed and Zipp...