News — How-To
Necessary Skills for Not Getting Stranded While Riding
No one likes a ride that becomes ruined due to a mechanical. Group rides have always been a popular way to get out on a bike, not just because of the social nature of them, but typically, a veteran of bike mechanics is often p...
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Mechanical Monday: Quick Tips for a Stuck Seatpost
A stuck seatpost is never fun, especially when you want to change the height of your saddle, lend your bike out to a friend, or take the seatpost out for packing. Obviously, the best treatment is to give the inside of your sea...
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Packing a Bike Right: Von Hof's Travel Tips
Whether you are traveling for a race or a ride in an exotic locale, nothing can be more stressful than knowing that your bike will be handled by plenty of airline staff or postal employees. We've put our bikes through the ring...
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Ride It or Run It? The Cyclocrosser's Dilemma
Last weekend, Von Hof Cycles-equipped rider Kathryn Cumming organized and led a clinic at BubbleCross, where she discussed cornering, body position, dismounts and remounts. Choosing whether to run or ride a section, however, c...
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