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Used bikes for sale on eBay and Craigslist.
Bicycling

Used Bikes – Buying Bicycles on eBay & Craigslist

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - 1 Comment

Used bikes are the way to go for cyclists on a budget, or for the person who is new to cycling. Buying a good used bike will save you money, but there are a few things you need to know beforehand when looking for that used gem.

Bike repair tools and parts.
Bicycle Repair & Maintenance

Bike Repair – Disassembling the Schwinn Racer

January 19, 2019January 25, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

To perform a bike repair or to overhaul a bike by totally disassembling it down to the frame sounds like a daunting task, but it really isn’t as hard as it seems. You’ve already won the battle if you have room to work and the necessary tools.

Classic 3 speed Schwinn bike.
Bicycle Repair & Maintenance

Classic Schwinn Bike Rebuild

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to rebuild a classic bicycle such as this old Schwinn bike? Read on to find out how to disassemble, clean, and repair a classic bike and make it usable again.

Essential items to carry in your bicycle saddle bag.
Bicycling / Bicycle Accessories

Essential Items to Carry in Your Bicycle Saddle Bag

December 30, 2018January 2, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

What items are essential to have in your bicycle saddle bag, and what would just be dead weight?

Rails to Trails path. Yelm-Tenino Trail in Washington State.
Bicycling

Rails to Trails Paths for Family Friendly Bicycling

December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

With the amount of automobile traffic on today’s roads it’s becoming harder to find safe places to ride.  Rails to Trails paths are a safer and family friendly alternative to riding on crowded roads.  Finding these paths is easy when you know where to look.

road bike sizing - how to determine the correct frame size
Bicycling / Miscellaneous Bicycle Topics

Road Bike Sizing – Finding the Right Frame Size for You

December 27, 2018September 9, 2022 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

This widely used road bike sizing method makes it easy to determine the correct bicycle frame size and saddle height for road riding.

Measuring bicycle frame size
Bicycling

How to Measure a Bicycle Frame

December 26, 2018January 2, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - 2 Comments.

Did you find a bicycle at a garage sale or on craigslist but don’t know its size? We’ll show you how to measure a bicycle frame to determine its size.

The Strava app dashboard.
Bicycle Accessories

Strava App Review – Best App to Use for Cycling

August 10, 2018January 1, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

The Strava app, which is widely used by both amateur and professional cyclists, is easy to use and packed with useful features and statistics.  GPS and web based, Strava is available for both Android and iPhone.  This is definitely my go-to app for cycling stats.

Action cameras are excellent for bicycle photography.
Bicycle Photo & Video

Using Action Cameras for Bicycle Photography

July 31, 2018January 23, 2019 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

Action cameras such as the GoPro are very popular for sports photography.  Their small size and wide assortment of mounts allow the user to capture video and photos that would be impossible or impractical to get with other types of cameras.  Techniques discussed in this article will help you get the best videos and photos possible from your camera.

Change from mountain bike tires to road tires for better road riding.
Bicycling

Mountain Bike Tires for Road Riding

June 9, 2018June 10, 2018 - by Greg Dickerson - Leave a Comment

Mountain bikes are terrific  for off road riding but terrible on the street.  Traditional mountain bike tires are too rough for road riding.  Changing tires on these bikes can convert them to adequate performers on the road.

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  • Used Bikes – Buying Bicycles on eBay & Craigslist
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  • Classic Schwinn Bike Rebuild
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  • Rails to Trails Paths for Family Friendly Bicycling
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