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Why are less expensive bikes so heavy?

Why are less expensive bikes so heavy?

When it comes to cycling, we often hear about the benefits of riding a bicycle – it’s a great way to stay fit, reduce carbon emissions, and explore the outdoors. However, one aspect that can sometimes puzzle cyclists is why less expensive bikes tend

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5 Most Common Cycling Questions For Road Bikes

5 Most Common Cycling Questions For Road Bikes

Cycling has become an increasingly popular activity, and road biking in particular has gained a significant following. If you’re new to the world of road bikes, you may have some common questions in mind. In this section, we will address the 5 most frequently

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Biking questions from Derby Bicycle

The Benefits of Biking

Cycling, also known as biking, offers numerous benefits that go beyond just being a mode of transportation. The physical and mental advantages of biking make it a popular choice for people of all ages and fitness levels. One of the key benefits of cycling

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Derby Bicycle Center Tune Ups

Lubing Your Bicycle

Drip It For most riding conditions, use a bicycle-specific Teflon-based oil, such as Park Tool CL-1 or Finish Line DRY Teflon Lube, to lubricate pivot points—any part that moves—on brakes, derailleurs, and chain links. Don’t forget springs and mechanisms. Use a lightweight machine or

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Derby Bicycle Center Mtn Biking

How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns

From Bicycling.com This is a rapidly developing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) regularly. This story will be updated as new information becomes available. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, causing bike races—and many

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Derby Bicycle Center

Should I wear a mask out on solo rides?

By Bicycling.com CDC guidelines have recently been updated to recommend “wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) to help reduce the spread of the virus from spreading between people interacting in close

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Derby Bicycle Center - The Store

Bike Shop is ‘No Hands’ Choice

From Spotlight – By Anne Rhoades When riding the roller-coasters of recession, time and change, many small businesses fall off the tracks. Derby Bicycle Center, 410 E 104th Ave. in Thornton, is one that navigates the sharp curves and comes out of the dips better

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