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Chain Lube 101
I get lots of bikes in the workshop that have been ‘excessively lubricated’. Lots of buildup of lube and trail gunk on the chain. Jockey wheels that don’t work correctly because of heavy contaminant buildup. Worse still, the lubricant has often spread right across to the other side of the wheeland contaminated the brake system.…
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New SRAM Eagle 90 – first bike build
Last week the first of the new SRAM Eagle 90 groupsets turned up and I wanted to build a demo bike with it. There’s no better way to learn a new technology and there are plenty of new bikes coming this year that run this system, plus there’s some new features in the mechanical version…
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Tubes vs Tubeless…and more
You’ve heard a lot about tubeless, but is it better? Yes…and no. I think there’s a simple bit of maths that can help you decide which solution is right for you. Here goes: Tubeless is more work on setup and maintenance, but it’s more puncture-resistent. More work at home = less work on the trails.…
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Grease is the word!
Yesterday I had to buy a specialist grease for a workshop job and it made me think about how many different grease products we use in the workshop. Spoiler: the answer is eight! For all our ‘normal’ grease needs like bottom brackets, axles & dropouts and headsets, we use Penrith Marine Grease. It’s a hardy…
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SRAM Transmission – first build and ride
SRAM’s new ‘Transmission’ system broke cover late in 2022, and a year later we’re starting to see it arrive in GX form as both upgrade kits and OEM on high-end bikes. SRAM claims that every part of the Transmission system is new and incompatible with previous generations of 12-speed products. We think there’s a fair…
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Ultrasonic cleaning
We’ve used ultrasonics to clean parts for a few years, and with the recent upgrade of our machine, here’s an update of why this is the superior method for cleaning drivetrain parts. Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency, high-intensity sound waves in a liquid to remove foreign contaminants from surfaces submerged in the liquid. It’s unique in its…
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RideBuys 2.0
This is Tim. Tim bought his bikes from us, and he shops here for all his cycling needs. We service his bikes, and he rides with us socially. We see him regularly in the store, and he even has his own place to sit when he’s here (FYI, it’s called Tim’s Stool!). Tim is among…
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Suspension Servicing
Your suspension does a lot of work while you’re riding. You rely on it not just to soak up the bumps (and hits!) but to constantly maintain traction in all conditions. Suspension is the quiet achiever, and is often neglected. Regular suspension maintenance will maintain peak performance. Let’s take a look at basic suspension maintenance…
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Old Trick Bicycle Tyre Repair
If you have problems with flat tyres, here’s one of the things you can do – it’s an old trick, but it still works. Take your old tube and cut the valve out of it, then cut the tube up the inside to open it out.Inflate your new tube enough to hold its shape, then…
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Facetime us at Cessnock Bicycle Company
You can browse our store virtually – we’ll show you the products and answer your questions.You can even let your kids choose their lockdown bike, and we’ll deliver it to you within 24 hrs. Our Facetime number is 0431 511 651See you soon at CBC…by Facetime! Jump on our webstore to view our bikes and…
