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Frame builder, mountain bike pioneer, component, wheel and tyre designer, consultant with Trek Bicycle and a hell of a cook, Keith Bontrager has been at the pointy end of the bike industry for over 30 years. A former motocross racer who also tuned engines, Bontrager started building road frames in the late 1970s. He then made some of the earliest mountain bike frames before he sold his company to Trek in 1995, who also hired him as a parts designer and consultant. But Bontrager, now an absurdly youthful looking 59-year-old with a range of experience that is unique in the bike industry, actually started out as a physicist, gaining a degree in the subject from the University of Santa Cruz. “You can look at things, at explanations and say, ‘No, that’s not right.’ You can’t always explain precisely what’s happening but it gives you a solid start point and you can refine it from there.
Hydraulic brake device - Ashima Ltd.
1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hydraulic brake, and more particularly to a hydraulic brake assembly used to apply opposing brake loads on the wheel rim of a vehicle such as a bicycle, a motorcycle, and the like.
BikeHacks
Reader Matteo recently contacted us and noted that he had turned an old wheel into a ceiling light. His bike deco hack kicked my brain into search mode for another post along the same lines, and before I knew it was in full search mode for hacks we have posted related to decorations made from bike parts. A bunch of time typing and mousing through memory lane resulted in this cumulative post. If you have a bike deco hack you would like to have featured on bikehacks.com let us know. 1.
Improving Chain Lubrication
The majority of chains used in industry suffer unnecessarily short lives. This leads many companies to forego chains all together and replace them with belts. In most cases, however, the problem is not the fault of the chains but rather the method in which they are lubricated.
Grease Selection: Lithium vs. Lithium Complex
According to a recent NLGI Grease Production Survey, approximately 70 percent of the grease sold worldwide is based on either simple lithium soap or lithium complex thickener. You might ask, “Why are those thickener types so popular?” and “How do I decide which one is best for my application?” This article will provide answers to these and a few other questions. First, let us take a historical perspective.
Chain Maintenance
Chain Maintenance A Religious Question Chain maintenance is one of the most controversial aspects of bicycle mechanics.
Mountain bike sizing: what size bike do I need?
Choosing the correct size of bike is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Don’t buy until you’ve read our advice so you can get the perfect mountain bike set-up for maximum comfort and a reduced chance of injury. A bike that fits correctly is a joy to ride, while one that’s too small can cause handling problems and be uncomfortable on longer rides.
Internal Gear Hub Service
An internally geared hub with drum brake replaces many parts: Aaron's Bicycle Repair, Inc. is committed to selling and servicing internally geared hubs and bikes so equipped. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL INTERNALLY GEARED HUBS, HAVE LUBRICANT (Oil and Grease) ADDED TO THEM FOR USE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!
The Recumbent & HPV Information Center
WILD MOTION
