For the majority of drivetrains, that is far more economical than having to replace the cassette and chainrings every time you need a new chain. This is especially true when considering the cost of a cassette on some groupsets. How do I measure a chain for wear?This chain is past 12...
The last thing you should do after installing a bicycle chain is to lubricate the chain. It will protect the chain from dirt and dust, improve riding performance and prolong the lifespan of the mechanism. How to Measure the Chain Wear Chain wear, also commonly called chain stretch, is used...
For bicycle enthusiasts who spend much of their time on two wheels, disassembling their pride and joy and loading it onto a clunky, rough-riding moving truck isn’t a pleasant thought. If you’re one of these folks and are moving locally, transporting your bicycle inside your vehicle or on...
Exercise does not have to feel likework; it can beplay. In other words, physical movement that gets your heart racing, causes you to sweat, and is legitimately FUN for you and your friends. You don’t have to track your time, measure your heart rate, or count your calories. Forget all...
I setup the slip by putting my head to the right. I’m trying to get him to throw a long right hand. I want him to stretch over to reach my head. If his body follows his punch, he will fall over to the side instead of falling into me when he misses. ...
To trim the arm holes you’ll need to measure around the arm holes and so you don’t end up short on material add 2” to the length. Now cut two strips of felt the length you measured +2” and 2” wide. Fold the strips in half the long way and iron them flat. Ironing the tr...
by yourself each day, consider carpooling with someone else.We Americans don’t like the thought of that because it limits our feeling of independence, but if you work far from home, it can really save you a lot of money. If you live close to work, can you walk or ride a bicycle?
The set came after a stretch of inactivity for the band, as singer Layne Staley struggled with drug addiction. Though it was a battle the frontman would sadly lose, he was somehow able to separate 'Unplugged' from the baggage of his own turmoil. Doing so allowed Staley to deliver one of...
This is compared to the Giant’s 1,404g a pair with the same 19mm internal measure, the Cannondale’s just shy of 1,500g weight, and the Hunt wheels on the Rondo tipping the scales at around 1,300g, so they aren’t that far apart for a much lower initial outlay....
Jackson Browne's Running on Empty album was one where the music fans got to be part of the process. Because it was recorded live on stage in concert -- and at other points along the touring trail, backstage, in hotel rooms and even on the tour bus - it was a unique and often chaot...