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Where to Ride MTB in South Florida
Read more →Mountain biking in South Florida doesn’t look like mountain biking anywhere else. No mountains — obviously — but what we do have is technical singletrack through palmetto scrub, pine flatwoods, and wetland edges that will challenge any rider and surprise plenty of people who expect it to be boring because it’s flat. Mountain bike Florida is a real thing, and the trail system here is better than it gets credit for.Dupuis Management Area (Indiantown)This is the crown jewel for South Florida MTB. About an hour west of West Palm Beach, Dupuis has over 40 miles of singletrack through wild, remote...
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Best Road Cycling Routes in Palm Beach County
Read more →Road cycling in Palm Beach County is genuinely good — better than most people outside the area realize. Flat roads, consistent weather most of the year, and some scenic stretches along the coast and inland waterways make this a solid place to ride. Here are the routes we recommend most often to customers, from quick spins to longer day rides.Flagler DriveThis is the go-to for a quick, scenic ride out of downtown West Palm Beach. Flagler Drive runs along the Intracoastal Waterway with views of Palm Beach island across the water. It’s not a long route on its own, but...
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Getting Your Bike Ready for Summer in South Florida
Read more →Summer in South Florida is its own thing. The heat, the humidity, the afternoon thunderstorms that come out of nowhere — it puts demands on your bike that riders in other parts of the country don’t deal with. Good bike maintenance tips for our climate look a little different than what you’d read in a general cycling magazine. Here’s what we tell our customers every year before the season hits.Check Your TiresHeat accelerates rubber degradation. If your tires have been sitting in a garage or parked outside in the sun, check the sidewalls for cracking. A tire that looks fine...
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Bleeding Hydraulic Brakes — DIY vs. Bring It In
Read more →If you ride a bike with hydraulic disc brakes and you’ve noticed the lever feeling spongy, pulling further than usual, or the braking power just isn’t what it was — you might need to bleed your brakes. Knowing how to bleed bike brakes is useful, but it’s also one of those jobs where doing it wrong can make things worse. Here’s an honest take on whether to DIY or bring it in.Why Hydraulic Brakes Need BleedingHydraulic brake systems use fluid to transfer force from the lever to the caliper. Over time, air bubbles get into the system — from small...
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How to Keep Your Drivetrain Running Smooth
Read more →Your bicycle drivetrain — the chain, cassette, chainrings, and derailleurs — is what turns your pedaling into forward motion. When it’s running right, you don’t think about it. When it’s not, every ride becomes a frustration. Here’s how to keep it in good shape.Keep It CleanDirt and grit are the enemy of a smooth drivetrain. Every time you ride, road grime gets into the chain and starts acting like sandpaper on your cassette and chainrings. A quick wipe-down with a rag after muddy or wet rides goes a long way. For a deeper clean, a chain cleaning tool with degreaser...
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When to Replace Your Brake Pads (and What Happens If You Don't)
Read more →Bicycle brake pads are one of those things people tend to ignore until something goes wrong. The problem is, by the time something goes wrong with your brakes, you’re usually in a situation where you really need them to work. Let me walk you through what to look for and why it matters.How Long Do Brake Pads Last?It depends entirely on the type of braking you do. Riders who do a lot of descending, stop-and-go commuting, or ride in wet conditions will burn through pads faster than someone doing flat, dry weekend rides. A rough range is 500–1,000 miles for...