). And the same has been happening with the derivative terms such asBougreriewhich has gone from meaning sodomy to refer to “trickery”, orBougrementthat could be translated as “too much” or “extremely”. Nowadays, in the French language, the association of the term Bougre to sodomy ...
The chain should move smoothly and quietly. A chain clogged with grease and dirt is noisy, will not shift well and causes friction. Cherkasov compares maintenance of the bike chain to changing oil in a car; it is an easy and inexpensive task that can keep your bike in good shape. Clean ...
Another important maintenance tip is tire rotation. Depending on whether your car is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive, each tire will wear at a different rate due to different levels of usage. For example, in a front-wheel drive, the front wheels have to work much harder than the rear...
There are great bike-specific brushes and cleaning tools, but old toothbrushes and cheap sponges work too. A bucket and a couple of different brushes can be just as effective as anything. 3) Rinse Bike Get rid of the soap, dirt, and grime. Same deal as the initial wet-down: don’t ...
“The suspension is the front fork and rear shock. That’s where a lot of brands will cheap out and say, ‘Here's our $5,000 build,’ but buried in the [product specifics], the bike has the RockShox Pike Select—not the RockShox Pike Ultimate, and there’s a big difference in ...
If you’re set up with crossbars, a bike roof rack is an easy addition, and usually relatively cheap when compared to other styles of racks. Plus, roof racks are one of the types of bike racks you can use without a trailer hitch. Rooftop bike racks come in both fork mount and ...
Finally, there’s the aesthetics. Plastic bodywork here, plastic bodywork there. Few off-road bikes have much in the way of bodywork, save for a headlight cowl, a few bits on the tank, a couple of minuscule side panels, a tailpiece, and the front and rear fenders. They’re not built...
Serving in tennis is the flashiest part of the game, and if you've got a nasty serve you won't need the other parts of your game nearly as much. Watch this video to learn about some drills for beginning players that you can use to improve the accuracy and consistency of your serves....
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drill holes in your marks where the screws will have to be installed. If you’re not used to installing hardware, this step makes it much easier than trying to go straight into the wall with the screw. If you’re installing on your own, this is definitely a step you do not want to...