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Gear
on Nov 27, 2018
Review: The Silca SuperPista Digital Floor Pump is Classier than Anyone I Know
by Matt Miller
The Silca SuperPista digital is an extension of its classic SuperPista pump line with a high-mounted, digital gauge.
Beginners
on Nov 14, 2018
Bike Shop Mountain Bike "Tune-Ups," Explained
by Richard Shoop
What's does a mountain bike "tune-up" cover? We visit a local bike shop to find out.
Videos
on Sep 19, 2018
Watch: Seth Asks, Should you Support your Local Bike Shop?
by Seth's Bike Hacks
Seth explores the idea of supporting the local bike shop.
Gear
on Apr 6, 2018
The Gladiator Bike GearTrack Pack Makes Bike Storage Simple
by Greg Heil
The Gladiator GearTrack Pack radically simplifies bike storage, freeing up precious garage floor space.
Culture
on Mar 21, 2018
Colorado Brewery Has a Bike Shop Inside, and Service Includes Free Beer
by Corey Maddocks
A bike shop has opened inside a Colorado craft brewery, and customers get a free beer with their purchase of...
Interviews
on Feb 13, 2018
How to Get a Bike Industry Job
by Greg Heil
Bike industry jobs can be hard to come by, since the market is extremely competitive. Many people consider these to...
Opinion
on Aug 16, 2017
Over a Beer: A Bike Shop Employee Responds - "May I Order that Bike/Part/Accessory for You?"
by Guest Post
Local bike shops face an enormous inventory challenge. This article explains why keeping the right products in stock at sufficient...
Repair
on Aug 2, 2017
Watch: "Clamping your dropper post is no big deal"
by Seth's Bike Hacks
It’s been raining nonstop, so we’re going to talk about something different today. Clamping dropper posts. Many of us use......
Podcast
on Jul 24, 2017
Podcast: "Your Local [Bike] Shop Is Not Trying to Screw You"
by Jeff Barber
In this episode we talk with our buddy Chris, owner of Loose Nuts Cycles in Atlanta, about the economics involved......
Culture
on Apr 13, 2017
Placemaking: Building Community with Beer, Bikes, and Beans
by Maureen Gaffney
“Hey, have you heard of a place in Sonoma County that has a bike shop and a bar and a......
Videos
on Apr 10, 2017
Watch: Getting a New Mountain Bike at the Lego Bike Shop
by Video Share
When you live in the LEGO world, your hopes and dreams for advanced bike technology are probably going to be......
Videos
on Mar 1, 2017
Watch: The Best Local Bike Shop Commercial Ever
by Video Share
"One does not simply buy a bicycle." I generally hover my mouse over the "Skip Ad" button when I'm watching mountain......
Culture
on Nov 29, 2016
Dueling Banjos: How Two World-Class Bike Shops in Brevard, NC Set Themselves Apart
by Aaron Chamberlain
If you haven't yet heard about the phenomenal mountain biking in Western North Carolina, congratulations on your new internet connection! While......
Opinion
on Nov 9, 2016
Over a Beer: “Let me order that for you.” Why Bike Shops Need To Keep Parts in Stock
by Greg Heil
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for......
Culture
on Aug 22, 2016
10 Horrific and Hilarious Yelp Bike Shop Reviews
by Chris Daniels
The comment section of our article, "Yelp Reviews Reveal 8 Ways Bike Shops Fail Customers" was loaded and enlightening, and......
Repair
on Aug 9, 2016
Keep Your MTB Running Smoothly: 5 Things a Pro Mechanic Thinks You Should Know
by Scott Cotter
Your bike is hurting on the inside. And it may just decide to lay down on the job. Even if......
Culture
on Aug 1, 2016
Yelp Reviews Reveal 8 Ways Bike Shops Fail Customers
by Chris Daniels
Online reviews are the great equalizer in today's market, giving the consumer a powerful voice and an informed choice. Even poorly delivered, incomprehensible......
News
on Apr 20, 2016
News: Niner Opening Factory Storefront
by Greg Heil
Niner is set to open a factory storefront at their headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, SportsOneSource.com reports. According to the......
News
on Sep 29, 2015
Say Hello to the Mobile Bike Shop
by Jim Hodgson
The biggest problem with owning a bike shop is that you have to own a bike shop. I'm talking about......
Gear
on Dec 4, 2014
The Joys of Buying a Custom Mountain Bike
by John Fisch
For many of us, there's nothing so marvelous as the perfect bike. Even as a total noob, when I bought......
Culture
on Apr 15, 2014
Good Shop, Bad Shop: What Makes or Breaks an LBS, Part 2
by Michael Paul
In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop,......
Culture
on Apr 14, 2014
Good Shop, Bad Shop: What Makes or Breaks an LBS, Part 1
by Michael Paul
Singletracks has published some excellent articles over the years about choosing a bike shop, why to buy from a local......
Advocacy
on Feb 5, 2014
Behind the Scenes of a Destination Trail: Bear Creek with the Cartecay Crew
by Jeff Barber
If you live in the Southeast, chances are you've heard of the mountain bike trails around Ellijay, Georgia. With classic......
Culture
on Dec 30, 2013
How to Support Your Local Bike Shop: Stop Wrenching at Home
by Jim Hodgson
If you've been around bicycles for any amount of time, you have certainly heard the battle cry "Support your local......
Forum
on Dec 6, 2013
World's Oldest Bike Shop to Close
started by Greg Heil
Last reply on Dec 6, 2013
Howes of Cambridge, opened in 1840 as a wheel-wrights, will close at the end of the month. Charles Darwin was...
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