When is the best time to take time off from running?
Most runners know it is important to take time off from running at the end of a season, and every runner who has spent any time injured has worried about losing their fitness while their body heals.
Why does my bike chain not run to the bottom of the cassette?
Solution: If the chain won’t run to the bottom of the cassette and shifts over the big cog into the spokes (or vice-versa), it sounds like a bent rear hanger needs straightening or replacing. If you’ve been in a crash or damaged the bike somehow, this is the likely cause.
How long does it take for a cyclist to lose fitness?
The rate of decrease leveled off. Even after nine weeks of (almost) no activity, the cyclists retained about 40% of their gain in fitness over their previous sedentary life. However, Ready and Quinney did not use trained athletes, so it’s possible that the effects of detraining will be different in a trained athlete vs. a newly-trained one.
What do you do if your bike has no brakes?
If your bike doesn’t have brakes on the handles, it should have backpedal (coaster) brakes. To brake, press down on the pedal closest to the back end of the bike as if pedaling backwards. If your bike is a fixed wheel and hasn’t been modified, it has no brakes.
Why is my bike not starting after six months?
If you’ve raced your bike nonstop for six months and it suddenly refuses to start, it’s because the piston and rings have become so loose they don’t seal against the cylinder tightly enough to create suction. The solution to this problem is easy.
When is the bike shortage going to end?
Holmes hopes winter will allow manufacturers to catch up, when cold weather hits the northern U.S. and fewer customers are riding or thinking about bicycles. He is guardedly optimistic that Marin’s inventory will be back to typical levels by spring 2021. But with COVID-19 not going away any time soon, that respite might be short lived.
What’s the C in maintenance on a bike?
C is for Chain: Look at your chain and all the gears. Keeping your chain lubricated and everything clean will ensure your bike shifts easier and the drivetrain (made up of the front chain rings, rear cassette, rear derailleur and chain) last longer. Video: How Much Air Should You Put in Your Bike Tire?
How long does the bike line wait for components?
A white board hanging on The Bike Line’s open shop door has a list of backordered derailleurs, chains, and other components—most not arriving for several weeks. Holmes says the wait for components from some of Marin’s suppliers is up to seven months.