Bicycling - Bicycle Repair

( Date Added: Tue Mar 25 2003   Visits: 137)  

Many people enjoy biking for exercise and fun. There comes a time in every bike's life when the bike needs repair. Whether maintenance or a brake down on the road there are tips that everyone can use. The areas covered in this video are, road repair, tools, brakes, power train.

Bicycling - Bicycle Tripping

( Date Added: Tue Mar 25 2003   Visits: 134)  

Going on a bike ride can an enjoyable experience. Many people ride bikes for different reasons. Our video covers the different ways to use a bicycle. The sections covers are types of bikes, preparation, safety, road repairs, daily commuting, light touring and bicycle camping.

So, You've Got a New Bike!

( Date Added: Mon Apr 04 2005   Visits: 148)  

Bicycles are not like the other machines in your life. Bicycles are not as reliable as washing machines, for instance. But then, washing machines can weight 300 pounds. It's nearly impossible to ride a washing machine up a hill. The bicycle has to be a compromise between weight, cost and reliability. Even if you spent thousands of dollars on your bike, it will still not be as reliable as your household appliances.

Some General Information

( Date Added: Mon Apr 04 2005   Visits: 148)  

Some people wonder which way to turn nuts and bolts. Most of these things on a bicycle, as well as on other household machines, turn like a jar lid. If you turn counter-clockwise, they loosen or come off, and like putting the lid back on a pickle jar, when you turn them clockwise, they tighten.

Tips on Buying a Bike

( Date Added: Mon Apr 04 2005   Visits: 137)  

A bike is not a washing machine. It is not nearly as reliable. You can buy a washing machine, use it many times a day, and expect it to work flawlessly for twenty years. A bicycle has to be a compromise between reasonable weight, cost, and durability. The bike could be as reliable as the washing machine, but it would weigh as much - around 300 pounds.