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How to Clean a Rusty Bike Chain & When to Buy A New One
I’ve cleaned hundreds of rusty chains in 25 years as a bike mechanic. Here’s when to scrub it, when to trash it, and why WD-40 will ruin your drivetrain.
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How to Choose A Bike Helmet – 5-Star Safety Rating Without a $300 Tag
If you walk into a bike shop today, you’ll see helmets ranging from $20 to $300. The $300 one looks like a spaceship and claims to be aerodynamic enough to save you 40 seconds over 25 miles. The $20 one looks like a styrofoam cooler with straps. Here’s the dirty little secret the industry doesn’t…
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Best Cheap Bike Repair Stand Under $100 – Mechanic Approved
I’ve spent 25 years fixing bikes, at least 15 of those years hunched over a bike that was leaning against a wall or flipped upside down on the ground. I’ve used expensive shop stands that cost more than some of the bikes I was fixing. I’ve used budget stands that tipped over when I looked…
