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My Favorite Tools, Part 1
As I was digging through my small toolbox on my workbench today, I thought to myself, “what are a few of the tools in this box that are just… cool?” I picked out two of the tools that I really love,...
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Cane Creek Headset Fit Finder
On VeloReviews Podcast #2, I answered a question regarding the number of standard sizes for internal/integrated headsets and how to find which one is right for your bike. I advised to contact the...
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PROBIKEWRENCH.COM Featured on The FredCast
Last week, I had the privilege of being asked to join David Bernstein on his internet cycling podcast, “The FredCast.” It’s one of the most (if not THE most) popular cycling podcasts on the internet...
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Repair Stand Roulette
After working USPRO Championships with Team Exergy in May, I sold my trusty Park Tool PRS-21 repair stand to a buddy back home, so I could purchase a new stand I had seen on some cycling blogs, the...
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Tour of Utah Recap – Stages 1-3
My week at the Tour of Utah with Carmichael Training Systems was amazing, as expected. We had four athletes and three coaches, so the workload was okay for just one mechanic (me) and one soigneur...
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Tour of Utah Recap – Stages 4-6
Back to the story… Stage 4 – Lehi to Salt Lake City (134.3 miles) We started about 25 miles into Stage 4. Because it was a 134 mile stage, and it had a “lollipop” in it, we had to push forward to...
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“Parts Hangers” vs. “Bike Mechanics”
There is a difference between “Parts Hangers” and “Bike Mechanics.” A Parts Hanger can resemble a Bike Mechanic, and knows their way around a bike, but doesn’t like working on bikes unless they’re...
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Passing It On
Over the course of the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with several mechanics, some who are aspiring to either jump into the race mechanic scene, and others who plan on opening...
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Professionalism in the Workplace
It’s always fun to work on nice things in the shop. Take, for instance, these HED Wheels above. One is a disc rear wheel, the other is a tri-spoke rear wheel. Both are very expensive, aerodynamic...
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Tools I Must Have – Post 1 in a Series
I’ve been drooling over several new tools lately, so I’ve decided to start a list of which tools/items are striking my fancy. Here’s the first of many: This gem is a sweet new tool from Abbey Bike...
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Pro Gold Bikes – Best Lubes/Cleaners in the Business
For the last several years, I’ve been using Pro Gold Bikes products for all my maintenance needs. I’ve known the National Marketing Rep, Bruce Dickman, for many years from my time working in Georgia,...
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EORA Show – Greenville, SC, Feb. 10, 2015
A couple of cool finds at the EORA Winter Show in Greenville, SC
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The second and third days of the PBMA Dulles Workshop were as packed with information as the first day, if … More
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