Geax and Accel Sports propel Hammer Head Race Team

GEAX Hammer Head Racing has choosen GEAX Tires as the team race tire for the 2010 season. The first year team of Elite and Cat 1 racers choose GEAX because of its new performance line up of XC tires. “Our team races both 26″ and 29′ wheels and we think the GEAX has the […]

Old Pueblo is perfect and then some.

It would be hard to script it better, 70 degree days, 45 degree nights, 1500 plus riders and 24 hours to do what ever it is you do at these events. Part Woodstock and part Baja 1000, The 24 Hours at Old Pueblo is a place where some race round the clock while others enjoy […]

Clothes the Pros Wear - Nalini Reviewed

When I was introduced to Albabici - Distributors of Nalini clothing from Italy, I had never heard of the clothing company and expected more of the same clothing with more of the same claims. What I got, was a history lesson and some of the best products I’ve ever ridden.
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Bicycle World to sponsor Hammer Head Race team

Bicycle World is pleased to announce it has signed on as the media sponsor for Hammer Head Racing. The title sponsorship of the team goes to Hammer Head Bike shop in Austin Texas. The team is comprised of primarily elite pro, pro and cat 1 cross country and endurance racers. Hammer Head will race at […]

How Pro Mechanics Maintain Their Ride

TOP VIDEO - Keeping your bike at it’s optimal performance requires a good cleaning regime. The video below shows the Chipotle Slipstream team mechanic showing you exactly how to clean your ride. One thing we learned following the pro teams is how many teams use Pedros tools and cleaning products. Check out the cool chain […]

Building a Pump Track Bike

For episode 6, Bicycle World recruited Mark Weir to help build our own personal pump track in our back yard. It wasn’t easy to get the face of WTB out of his rad pad but what we got was a super cool track on a limited budget and limited time. With the hard work done, […]

Gear recommendations for riding in the Mountains

As awesome as it is to ride in the mountains, getting stuck out in the wilderness is no fun. Bicycle World visited AZ Bikes in Flagstaff to learn what type of gear to have when riding in the back country where the weather can turn on a dime and cell phone reception is not an […]

How do you know when your chain is worn out?

So your bike is shifting poorly and your not sure if it’s the chain or simply a stretched chain. Here’s how to find out before plunking down the money for a new chain or cables.

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Bike Fitting Basics - From Endurance Rehabilitation

The single most important thing in riding your bike is the fit. If you are going to put in some serious hours, a professional fit is recommended. The following video appeared in an episode of Bicycle World and gives you a good baseline for setting up your road bike.

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Tire Education 101

Dean Henthorn of Bicycle World caught up with Mark Slater, tire designer extrordinaire at the Sea Otter Classic to discuss the core line-up of WTB’s offering. Slater has designed more tires than anyone in the MTB industry and has worked with Specialized and others on their tire designs before finding his home at WTB.

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