Instructables: exploring - outside - bikes - bikes - downhill http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:19:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bicycle-Chain-Tensioner/
DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SMALL.jpg GuitarGuyJames Chain tensioners and guides are often used in "extreme" mountain biking such as downhill, freeride, and fourcross. They are used to stop the chain from bouncing around and falling off. However, they are very expensive for a simple item, generally ranging from 30 to over 100 euros. This is a simple w...
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:54:35 PDT
How to fix or true a bent bike rim with no tools in under a minute. (great for finishing races) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-or-true-a-bent-bike-rim-with-no-tools-i/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/F7FO/H4AGLYUN/FBEF7FOH4AGLYUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/F7FO/H4AGLYUN/FBEF7FOH4AGLYUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/F7FO/H4AGLYUN/FBEF7FOH4AGLYUN.SMALL.jpg mykiscool A few months ago I had a mountain bike race in Vail Lake Temecula, and I was unable to complete the race. Do you know why? It's because I didn't know the trick I am about to show you. I hit a pothole, bent ("taco'd) my rim and was unable to fix it, so I had to throw the race. Now I know this trick t...
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:02:11 PDT
Gravitybike HQ http://www.instructables.com/id/Gravitybike-HQ/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/5Z65/GNVIFIIO/FEE5Z65GNVIFIIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/5Z65/GNVIFIIO/FEE5Z65GNVIFIIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/5Z65/GNVIFIIO/FEE5Z65GNVIFIIO.SMALL.jpg gravitybike Brett Phillips - Gravitybike HQ A Gravity Bike is a specialised two wheeled bicycle propelled by nothing other than gravity. Without pedals or a chain, Gravity Bike riders rely on steep gradients and gravity to reach incredibly fast speeds. Historically, Gravity Bikes evolved from modifying a tradi...
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Fri, 20 May 2011 02:02:21 PDT
Bikeskills: Downhill with Greg Minnaar http://www.instructables.com/id/Bikeskills-Downhill-with-Greg-Minnaar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/W7JV/FHL87ANY/FFIW7JVFHL87ANY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/W7JV/FHL87ANY/FFIW7JVFHL87ANY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/W7JV/FHL87ANY/FFIW7JVFHL87ANY.SMALL.jpg bikeskills World Champion mountain biker and Bikeskills instructor, Greg Minnaar, demsonstrates some basic skills and techniques that while help any mountain biker become a more confident and capable when the trail points down. Always wear appropriate safety gear when riding a bike and especially when learning...
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