October 8, 2017 10:23 pm
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Late summer is hurricane season in Florida, and everyone knows that the state, along with many others, has been damaged recently by torrential rains and high winds. Hurricanes wreak havoc everywhere they go, and the bike trails in Florida are no exception. Hurricane Irma caused severe damage to public lands across the state, closing many campgrounds and hiking and biking trails within them. We at Bicycle Doctor Inc. – House Calls, your local mobile bicycle repair service in Boca Raton, FL, are requesting your help to restore these bike trails so that you and your friends and family can hit... View Article
September 22, 2017 4:41 am
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If you’re a serious rider, it’s likely that eventually you’ll get a custom saddle for your bike. Long-term riding on a standard non-custom saddle can get tiresome quickly, as it’s not meant to fit your sitz bone (the part of the pelvis where your butt and legs meet), but is instead designed for an average sitz bone, which means it probably doesn’t fit anyone just right. A bad saddle fit can negatively affect your riding experience more than just about any other bicycle parts in Boca Raton, FL. So make sure to go to a bike part shop and get... View Article
September 8, 2017 4:41 am
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Many of us began riding bicycles as a form of exercise, but that’s far from the only benefit bike riding provides for your body. In this post, we’ll explore the effects bike riding has on your body both during the short-term of an individual ride and over the long term. We’ve seen many people transform their lives and bodies during our time running our bicycle shop in Boca Raton, FL. What’s happening to your body during a bike ride? First 10 minutes – warming up: For the first minute or so, your body interprets exercise in terms of physical danger,... View Article
August 21, 2017 2:43 pm
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If you’re an avid bicyclist, then you’ve likely overheard folks in your local bike shop in Boca Raton, FL talking about the 2017 winner of the Road Bike of the Year—the Specialized Roubaix Comp! This year’s Road Bike of the Year awards were decided in a joint collaboration between BikeRadar, What Mountain Bike magazine, Cycling Plus magazine and Mountain Biking UK magazine. The Specialized Roubaix Comp was chosen for the Road Bike of the Year award based on important key characteristics, including riding comfort, control and its ability to take on a variety of riding surfaces. No other road bicycle... View Article
August 7, 2017 2:42 pm
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Owning a bike requires regular maintenance to ensure it stays in good condition and is safe for the road. Proper maintenance and care is crucial, especially for people who ride everyday for pleasure or as part of their commute. And while many bicycle issues are normal and minor—like a wiggly seat or squeaky brakes—others may need the touch of a professional bike repair shop. However, you can always see if you can fix the issue before calling a bicycle repair shop. Here are three of the most common problems you’ll run into with bicycle parts in Boca Raton, FL, and... View Article
