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Bicycle Suspension Service Intervals

Suspension Service Intervals Proper maintenance and service on suspension products is essential to ensure consistent performance and longevity of your suspension fork and/or rear shock. The information we have gathered below is from each manufactures website. Fox Racing Shocks Service Intervals To extend the service life of your FOX fork or shock, the best product […]

Flat Fixes In The Cold, And Shunning Those Who Aren’t Prepared.

The other night I found myself fixing a flat in the cold and figured I might as well make a blog post about it. So, here it is. Not that many people enjoy fixing flat tires. I do not know a single one, and even less like to do it when it is cold and […]

Cold & Wet Outside, Warm & Dry Inside.

Love me some Chicago weather. Mmhmm. 37 degrees and raining in January. Most people don’t like going outside in this stuff, much less ride their bike in it. I used to be one of those folks. That was before I had the right gear for the weather. I rode in cotton t-shirts and cheap “rain” […]

Hey You Big Stud. A Bit About Studded Tires

Some people use them, some people don’t, and then there are the people who are curious about them, wondering what it would be like to have their own. The only way to know, is to try yourself. Until then, here is the low down on studded tires. Winter time rolls around. And with it comes […]

Steve E.’s Top Ten Winer Riding Don’t s

Top Ten Winter Riding Don’t s by Steve Evans Don’t try and ski behind the bus. Don’t use toast as a hand warmer. Don’t use Jello to flat proof your tires. Don’t use screws to make your own studded tires. Don’t fill your water bottle with gravy. Don’t use a very lazy cat as a […]

101 Winter Riding Tips

This is a list of winter riding tips and favorite products compiled by our staff here at Village Cycle Center. Most of us ride everyday of the year, and the winter is no exception. Each person donated some of their knowledge, experience, and in some cases humor to help you through the cold days ahead. […]

Bicycle Helmet 101

Everyone should wear a helmet. Let me rephrase that. Everyone should wear a helmet that fits correctly, is not damaged, and less than 5 years old. The basics are, as a helmet becomes more expensive, generally, they get lighter, have less contact to the head, and have more venting. Bontrager Helmet Retention System Each company […]

Wet Train Tracks and Your Bicycle

The other day I was riding in the rain, and came across one of my least favorite obstacles while commuting: Wet train tracks running at an angle to the street and my direction. Even though I cross them often, when they are wet, they still deserve respect. I know quite a few people who have […]

Disc Brake 101 & Disc Brake Bed In Procedure

Things you should know about disc brakes. * Do not squeeze hydraulic brake levers while the wheel / rotor is not in the bike. Doing so may result in having to have your pistons inside the brake caliper reset. This may include re-bleeding the brake system. * Disc brakes make some noise. There is only […]

To Embro, Or Not To Embro? That Is The Question.

Being I ride in the cold weather and race some of that cyclocross stuff I have been thinking about busting out some fine embrocations. So, being it was cold, and I was going for a ride, I decided to try out some for the first time. It was a brisk 26 degrees when we started […]

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