Update to 5-speed hub information

Posted on May 2, 2016 by John

Our Sturmey-Archer 4, 5 and 7-speed hub page has been updated with links to newly-available information on recent 5-speed hubs.

Sturmey-Archer S5W hub

Sturmey-Archer S5W hub

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Update to the 10-speed cassette page

Posted on April 26, 2016 by John

Major update of the 10-speed cassette page — covers new models and an additional brand. 

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Air bag helmet demo

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John

An air bag bicycle helmet has been in the news lately, and there is an evaluation of it online, if you care for the details. However, years ago, Sheldon posted a scan of a poster for another air bag helmet on the site. Unfortunately, he had only a rather worn copy to scan from. We’ve now had the loan of a copy in fine condition and had it professionally scanned. A small copy of it is below but you may view it in its full glory elsewhere on the site.

Air bag helmet poster

Air bag helmet poster

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Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub

Posted on April 14, 2016 by John

New article about the Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub. Thanks to Bruce Dance for most of the text, also Aaron Goss!

Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub

Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub

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Lock Strategy

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

Our article on locking bicycles has been updated and expanded. Don’t let your bicycle get stolen!

How to use a Kryptonite lock

How to use a Kryptonite lock

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ShelBroCo Helium!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by John

Helium weighs only 0.13 times as much as air. Imagine what it can do for your tires! Find out about ShelBroCo Helium!

Helium tanks

Helium tanks

Helium-copter

Heliumcopter

Helium app

Helium app

Helium drop

Helium drop

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Shimano 9-speed cassettes

Posted on March 21, 2016 by John
One-ramp sprocket for Shimano Hy0perglide cassette

One-ramp sprocket for Shimano Hyperglide cassette

Two-ramp 15T sprocket for Shimano Hyperglide cassette

Two-ramp 15T sprocket for Shimano Hyperglide cassette

Major update to our page on Shimano and Shimano-compatible 9-speed cassettes. We’ve fixed broken links from when manufacturers updated *their* Web pages, and updated information on availability.

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SRAM Automatix 2-speed hub

Posted on March 10, 2016 by John

New article about the SRAM Automatix two-speed hub. We have information on maintenance, choice among variant models, and how to adjust the speed at which it shifts automatically.

Exploded diagram of the SRAM Automatix hub

Exploded diagram of the SRAM Automatix hub

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Morrow coaster brake page revised

Posted on March 4, 2016 by John

Sheldonbrown.com keeps reference material available on older coaster brakes and internal-gear hubs. We’ve just revised the page on the antique Morrow coaster brake

Morrow coaster brake

Morrow coaster brake

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Customizing a fatbike

Posted on February 25, 2016 by John
Bruce ingle on his customized fatbike

Bruce Ingle on his customized fatbike

Bruce Ingle customizes a fatbike —

Fatbikes are intended for use on soft, muddy, sandy, snowy surfaces but they need customization to make them truly practical for such use — in particular, fenders, wide-range gearing including ultra-low gears, and a way to carry baggage. Our new article will help you to customize a fatbike, but also gives you a look into customizing bicycles, in general.

The article is taken from a running e-mail discussion in which Bruce contemplates choices, decides on a bicycle purchase, and describes the various steps of customization and how they worked out.

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