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Heat Treating, what is it all about?

February 12, 2008February 12, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on Heat Treating, what is it all about?

I’ve often heard the term of “Heat Treating.” Apparently this is an important step in manufacturing bicycles. Without it, the material used for the frRead More…

Thursday Tech Tip:Installing Mechanical Disc Brakes

February 7, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on Thursday Tech Tip:Installing Mechanical Disc Brakes

Priscilla was running some nice Avid Vbrakes on her bike. She wanted to give disc brakes a try so I installed a set of Avid BB5’s on her bike. This viRead More…

I Reken we’ve got another project bike…

January 31, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on I Reken we’ve got another project bike…

Meet the Pricepoint.com Sette Reken Hard Tail frame. The Sette Reken has to be one of the best bargains out there for frames…$69.98!!!! HRead More…

Thursday Tech Tip: Cold Weather Clothing on a Budget

January 31, 2008 RL Policar1 Comment on Thursday Tech Tip: Cold Weather Clothing on a Budget

I’m one of those guys that don’t necessarily believe in buying cycling specific cold weather clothing. Heck, just use what you’ve got and save some moRead More…

Make your own KHS Bicycles Jersey!

January 27, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on Make your own KHS Bicycles Jersey!

My buddy Vince Rodarte gave me a handful of heat transfer thingies that have the KHS logo on it. He said we can use it for ourselves or give it away oRead More…

Thursday Tech Tip: How to true your wheel while its still on your bike

January 24, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on Thursday Tech Tip: How to true your wheel while its still on your bike

This is a great tip that Gerard of Jax Bicycles showed me. This tip uses a bike that has v-brakes, so for all you disc brake guys, sorry! But its wortRead More…

Find a new use for your old water bottle

January 22, 2008 RL Policar6 Comments on Find a new use for your old water bottle

I posted this on BikeCommuters.com and it got some great attention. It’s currently ranked #32 on Youtube’s most linked video from their How To sectionRead More…

Learn How to bunny hop!

January 17, 2008 RL Policar2 Comments on Learn How to bunny hop!

I recruited my buddy Scott Tauzin (Mr. T.) to help show our readers how to execute a sweet bunny hop. Mr. T. was a former BMX racer and all around gooRead More…

Thursday Tech Tip: Cookin’ Grips

January 10, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on Thursday Tech Tip: Cookin’ Grips

That’s right, it’s supper time folks. Tonight on the menu are a pair of fresh Velo grips. This is a simple little recipe I learned for installing reguRead More…

RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 2

January 8, 2008 RL PolicarLeave a Comment on RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 2

Today I received the Yess Pro Full Suspension Tensioner. One I got the chance, I slapped on the hardware and tried to see how it works. Here’s whatRead More…

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