Axiom’s Rainrunner 360 Reflex fenders are designed to be compatible with almost any bike – whether or not it is equipped with traditional eyelets or braze-ons. In this video, Aaron and Andrew offer a step-by-step look at the fender installation process, including an overview of the supplied hardware, tools required, and key mounting points on […]
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Video: Axiom Rainrunner 360 Reflex Fender Installation
July 4th, 2014Silencing Brake Squeal: How to regain the sweet sound of silence
May 9th, 2011Part 1 Rim Brakes – Caliper Style If you have rim brakes, then you have probably suffered from brake squeal. Like the cry of a banshee being eaten by a sphinx, it may be one of the most unpleasant sounds ever know to human kind. And unfortunately it is not a mythical beast from the […]
Braking 101: Choosing the right brakes
January 24th, 2011It’s a question that gets asked a lot, and as always there is a lot of opinion on the subject: Are you better off with rim brakes or disc brakes? If you are a consumer looking to make a purchase it of little use to use vagaries and opinion to form your decision, only later […]
Front Derailleurs: Simple adjustments for blissful shifting
November 9th, 2010It may just be me but I have never been hugely fond of front derailleur’s, yes I like that they make it easier for me to pedal, but they can be a huge pain in the… well, you know. Often, they are finicky and downright argumentative, resisting adjustments with a stubborn resolve not often witnessed […]
Rear Derailleurs: Simple adjustments take away the mystery
September 23rd, 2010It is possible that derailleur’s are one of the most misunderstood, misadjusted and misused pieces of equipment on a bicycle. When I used to work in a shop I couldn’t count the number of times someone would come in with a horribly maladjusted derailleur because they had tried to fix it themselves. Usually it was […]
Layering 101: How To Dress for Winter Riding
January 7th, 2010It’s a new year and as many parts of the world are being gripped by the worst winter conditions in decades it seems like a slim chance that many of us will get out on our bicycles anytime soon. But trying to view the glass as half full I thought I would bring a quick […]
Layering 102: How To Dress for a Winter Riding Photo Shoot
December 11th, 2009One thing all year round cyclists wrestle with is how to dress for the less than ideal weather winter brings. How many layers do you need, should you wear a soft-shell or not or maybe how warm will leg warmers keep my legs? The true answer depends on the rider. But what if you needed […]
Expert’s Tip: Arm and Leg Warmers for Winter Riding
November 10th, 2009Last May during Bike to Work Week, I decided it was time to suit up and take on the 64km (40 mile) round trip commute to work and back on my trusty bicycle, which was brand new so I was only assuming it was trusty. And though my bike did turn out to be trusty […]