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Most cyclists are not strangers to the occasional mechanical problem. Luckily many are just a nuisance that can be dealt with at home (or at your local shop) later. But there are a few that will prevent you from getting home on your bike. One such incident is a broken chain. An essential tool . . . → Read More: A chain tool – don’t leave home without it! Well, it looks like our early spring has stuck, so there are lots of riders out searching for bikes. It has already been difficult to keep up with the demand, but we are trying! I will be posting on the blog whenever I put a freshly tuned bike on the floor, so if you are on the hunt, it might be helpful to subscribe to the twitter or RSS feed for quick updates. All that being said, I understand that there is no way for Bikehounds to single-handedly fulfill the used bike needs of our city, so I have put together a quick guide for anyone who is resorting to garage sale/thrift store hunting. By following a few (very) easy rules, you’ll be sure to pick up a bike that is worth what you paid, and worth putting a bit of effort (and/or cash) into. Rim tape covering the oil port Is your Sturmey Archer AW hub missing it’s oil cap? S-A changed their oil cap design several times during the life of the AW hub, so it is sometimes difficult to find the correct replacement cap. Old caps also tend to be a bit leaky, causing many . . . → Read More: Replace Missing AW Hub Oil Cap |
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