Creaks, Clicks and Clunks — and Rubs and Lurches and Rattles

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John

Information has been added to the Creaks, Clicks and Clunks page to help you diagnose several more problems. The page now covers more types of cranks, the noiseless lurches and bumps which occur due to tire damage, chain too wide for the sprockets, worn-out bottom bracket bearings, chain rub on front derailer…

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Cable-pull adapters update

Posted on May 30, 2016 by John

We do minor updates on an ongoing basis and often don’t announce them. Latest is to the cribsheet on cable-pull adapters.

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Major updates to the headsets page

Posted on May 16, 2016 by John
Semi-integrated headest

Semi-Integrated threadless headset

The headsets page has been updated with much more information on threadless headsets, a description of the Standardized Headset Identification System, advice on mixing and matching headset types, and more!

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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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