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Cycling Gear Reviews

Pro Mechanic Teaches Bicycle Repairs, Upgrades, Maintenance and More…

Don’t you hate it when your shifts start stuttering? You shift but the chain just won’t comply. It’s annoying! It sure doesn’t enhance the ride, and it doesn’t do your cassette or chain rings any good either!

As frustrating as they are, those little things are easy to fix when you know how.

Complete Pro Bicycle Mechanic and Repair CourseIf you want step-by-step guidance on setting up your shifting perfectly, and other jobs, from big to small… and want to know how to keep your bike running silky smooth… there’s no better resource than pro bike mechanic Dave Delgado’s Easy Bike Repair Course.

Use it to save money… or to learn the trade

Whether you want to dip in now and then and fix annoying issues, perform major upgrades, or go through it systematically and learn the insider secrets and in-depth know-how to become a pro bike mechanic yourself, this thorough and in depth bike repair course has you covered.

Possibly the fastest way for anyone to learn bike repair. And you can do it all from the privacy of your home.”
– Bicycling Magazine

Stuck? Get free one-on-one support. For a limited time, Dave is offering one-on-one support with the course. He will answer your questions if you get stuck or need help in any way. It’s like being on a pro team with your own mechanic on call.

Never out of date. You pay once but get free access to all future updates to the course… for life.

No risk, money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy for any reason, Dave will insist on giving you your money back.

Save money while you learn the insiders tricks to keeping your bike singing like a pro’s bike… what’s not to like?

Learn more about the DIY Bike Repair Course

P.S. I don’t know about you, but I have tried repair books, and videos blow them away for this kind of instruction. Even Googling videos is hit and miss, you get the mumblers, the guy who rambles and takes 20 min to do a 2 min job… and then I wonder if he really knows what he’s doing. Maybe there’s a better way. With Dave’s professionally filmed course you get to fix, maintain and upgrade your bikes fast and save… and there’s no doubt that you’re doing it right.

Cycling Tips

How to Winter Proof Your Bike

Spending a little time and money on keep your bike well maintained can save a ton of time and money down the road. Here’s some simple things you can do to minimize wear and keep your bike in tip top shape. Global Cycling Network has the scoop…

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Bicycle Maintenance Repair Videos

From Novice to Pro, Bicycle Upgrade, Maintenance and Repair Instruction You Can Trust

Whether you want to learn more about your bike, feel confident on the road, save money, or you're considering becoming a pro bike mechanic, this bicycle repair course has got you covered.

Taught by pro bike mechanics and packed with insider shortcuts and tips, it covers everything from minor repairs to the heavy stuff... and makes it easy to follow along, step-by-step, so you're never confused or wondering what to do next.

If you want to have an entire video encyclopedia of bicycle repairs at your fingertips, that covers you in every situation, then this package is worth a close look.

"Much easier to follow than a book, comprehensive, and loaded with insider tips and shortcuts... these DVDs belong on every cyclist's bookshelf." -Velo Logic

Learn more about the DIY Bike Repair Course

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Gadget Gives You Watts and Guards Your Chain

There’s a ton of new tech coming out from every corner of the world, often similar ideas in various forms, but this one’s a new one to me.

Scottoiler System

Automatic Bicycle Chain Lubrication SystemScottoiler Systems have made automatic chain lube systems for motorcycles, now they’ve made one for bicycles. This device clamps to your seat tube and continually lubes your chain as you ride.

The big benefit? Besides keeping your chain cleaner and lengthening its life, they say there’s a power boost as well.

“Dr Florida-James found on average a 5% increase in power output when using a Scottoiler automatic lube system with cyclists taken previously used bicycles onto a moving treadmill.”
– Dr Florida-James, quoted on KickStarter.com

This video explains all (though like me you might need subtitles to follow along)

What do you think? An increase of 5% in power output is not to be sneezed at. On 300w that would bump you up to 315w.

Some other things to think about…

Do you regularly ride long? The 4-5 watt gain is toward the end of longer rides of 3-4 hrs. How much added weight will you be carrying? How much will the refills cost? Do you need another gadget that takes batteries? Will your competitors refill it with Superglue?

When it hits the market in 2016 it will cost around $150.

Learn more: http://www.scottoiler.com/cycle/

Bicycle Upgrade and Maintenance
Made Easy

There’s no doubt that maintaining your bike properly will save you both watts and dollars over the long run (not to mention ensure you catch any safety issues early). As always, my friend Dave stands by ready to teach you the insider tricks of the pros.

Cycling Tips

Become a Bicycle Ninja

Yesterday I mentioned Dave’s crazy sale on his bike maintenance course, which teaches insider’s tips and short cuts from pro bike mechanics, and it can save you a ton of money down the road.

I say “course,” and it is that comprehensive, so if you’re a bike geek and want to do it from start to finish, you’ll know your bike inside out in just a few hours. You could even open your own bike repair business.

If that’s not you, you can just as well dive in at any point and pull up any video on any issue you’re having and learn how to fix it in minutes.

You save time, you save money, and you get it done right.

About that… I’ve had stuff screwed up by bike shops. You never know who’s going to be working on your bike, the seasoned pro, or the kid who works there afer school. I’m guessing the guy who cracked my carbon rim with a hairdryer trying to remove the tubular was not the head mechanic.

Short of going to in-person classes, this kind of video is by the best way to learn. Books are just too vague and confusing, like reading a story with every second page ripped out. For the life of me I cannot figure out what the hell happened between figure 1 and figure 2.

That’s not what this is. Sure, you do get a 150 page manual, a great quick reference and reminder, but the meat is the videos which show you step by step, and from multiple angles, with closeups.

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Complete Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Course

What you do get is:

  • Expert instruction aimed at beginners and seasoned pros, taught by 3 experts, covering standard road bikes, racing bikes and mountain bikes.
  • 200 videos (10 hours) plus 150 pages of in-depth lessons – it’s comprehensive, leaves nothing out, so you’re covered for almost any problem
  • Easy to follow step-by-step instructions 
  • Detailed specifications, exploded views and photographs – so you’re never left wondering which part goes where, or what to do
  • Suitable for BOTH beginners and seasoned pros
  • Learn to fix, upgrade and maintain any bike, from road, race and mountain bikes – heck, you could open your own repair business if you like
  • From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex – this is not just the usual stuff like how to change a tube, or adjust a derailleur, want to upgrade any part of your bike… you’re covered.
  • Clearly see all procedures from multiple viewing angles, including up-close views – unlike static photos or one viewpoint videos, you get to see exactly what to do

The package is a steal, but Dave has thrown in a couple of bonuses that make it a no brainer:

You get all future updates and new videos, so your investment never goes out of date (…unlike the Park Tools Bicycle Maintenance Manual I have in my shed which cost me almost as much as this course).

Limited Bonus: You also get one-on-one coaching from Dave via Skype if you need clarification or advice.

BTW, you have 2 months to check it out, test it, and if for any reason you don’t think it’s a bargain, shoot him an email and you’ll get your money back, no questions asked.

Finally… conquer your bike

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Bicycles of Asheville

I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Asheville NC this past weekend. While Asheville is not the bike-friendliest terrain, with plenty of steep hills, there’s lots of a bikes and cyclists, where ever you look.

Many claim it is a myth, a figment of some drunken cyclist’s overactive imagination… but if you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of “The Amazing Pubcycle.”

While there are quite a few serious cyclists in Asheville, this is a sampling of good old fashioned bikes… the kind you ride to get from A to B.

Bikes are everywhere, leaning against shop windows, in bike racks, tethered to trees and even dangling from the ceiling in a restaurant. Ashevillians do love their bikes.

Bicycles of Asheville North Carolina

Gazelle Bicycle, Asheville NC
A Gazelle bicycle in Asheville NC.

 

Fuji Supreme bicycle in Asheville NC
Fuji Supreme docked in Asheville NC

 

Delivery Bicycle, Green Sage, Asheville NC
Delivery bicycle hangs in the Green Sage restaurant, Asheville NC.

 

A Giant City bicycle for sale in Asheville NC.
A Giant City bicycle for sale in Asheville NC.

 

The Amazing Pubcycle, Asheville NC
What the…!!!? These revelers are pedalers… “The Amazing Pubcycle” – the pedal-powered pub – waits to make a turn in Asheville NC.

 

The "Amazing Pubcycle" in Asheville NC
The “Amazing Pubcycle” negotiates a corner in Asheville. The passengers sure seemed to be having fun.

Essential Know-How for Cyclists

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Easily Fix Annoying Problems and Make Your Bike Sing...

DIY Bike Repairs video course, you will save a bundle, and never be stumped by a bike repair again. This complete video course of bicycle repairs covers everything, from major upgrades to minor maintenance work. This professionally shot course is put together by pro bike mechanics, and is packed with insider’s tips and short cuts. The course comes with lifetime updates and a money-back guarantee, so there's no reason not to give it a try.