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- Bike Bearings
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- Building a Bike
- Carbon Emissions
- Chainring
- CNC Milling
- Crankset
- E-bike
- Headsets
- Taichung Bike Week
- Taipei Cycle
Bottom Bracket
The Fixed Gear Bicycle – Chain Tension and Craftsmanship
This article examines (1) the technical issue of fixie chain …
Headsets
Road Bike Headset Bearing Guide (Install, Remove, Maintain)
A cyclist pedals through a humid August morning, right into …
Crankset
1x to Direct Mount Double: An Easy Switch
Substituting a 1x direct mount chainring crank for a direct …
Bike Bearings
A Survey of Bottom Bracket Bearings
Bottom bracket bearings are available in an increasingly wide range …
E-bike
E-bike tech: IoT, IaaS, and New Business Models
E bike tech is the fastest evolving sector of the …
Bottom Bracket
BB86 bottom bracket types and tools (installation and removal)
The BB86 bottom bracket standard is one of the mostly …
Bottom Bracket
Bottom Bracket Replacement: Techniques, Tools, & Advice
The task of bottom bracket replacement is easy . . …
Headsets
What is a Headset Press? (and How to Use It)
A headset press is used to press bearing cups—that take …
Crankset
Chain Line Customization: 4 Chain Lines, 4 Different Cranks
A bike’s chain line is a simple yet misunderstood but …
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