July 20, 2017 7:35 pm
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Flat tires plague even the most dedicated and experienced cyclists. These unfortunate events can cause delays and major inconveniences. Don’t despair, however, because repairing your bike’s flat may be easier than you expect! The process of repairing your bike’s flat tire is composed of a series of deceptively simple sounding steps. If you are a novice cyclist, don’t worry if it takes you quite a while to get it right the first time. Tire repair, much like cycling itself, is a skill that requires practice! Obtaining from a qualified bicycle repair shop and constantly carrying the proper bike parts in... View Article
July 6, 2017 7:35 pm
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Bicycling is becoming an increasingly reliable and viable way to travel for both leisure and work. A constant concern of avid cyclists, however, is the safety of their precious pedaled devices. Thankfully, a visit to one of your local bike shops can help you to keep your cycle safe and secure! Always lock your frame: Simply looping a lock around the front wheel of a cycle is a common mistake that many novice cyclists make when parking their bike. Ensure that the lock is securely fastened to your bike’s frame to actually prevent theft from occurring. Use the right kind... View Article
June 21, 2017 9:34 pm
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Finding yourself under attack by bees is a frightening experience, and is certainly not a position that anyone would ever want to be in. We, ourselves, have encountered our own share of experiences with bees and our story is below. My Nurse and I were setting up our equipment and began to repair the first bicycle at one of our customer’s home in Boca Raton when we were suddenly attacked by KILLER BEES! They appeared out of nowhere and there must have been thousands of them zoning in on us. Our customer was not home so there was no way... View Article
June 7, 2017 9:34 pm
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Bicycles as we know them today are multi-purpose vehicles that can serve as a great form of exercise, a way to get to your destination and a good-natured hobby that allows you to bond with friends and family. However, when bicycles were first created, the focus of the innovators at the time was very different from the multiple applications we see in use now. Here is a brief history of bicycles from a bicycle repair shop in Boca Raton, FL that can help you understand how this transition came about. Bicycles in the 19th century The first verifiable account of... View Article
May 24, 2017 5:16 pm
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Summer is almost here! Soon you’ll be cruising down the beach on your bike or cycling down the road on a warm summer morning. But don’t strap on your helmet just yet—your bicycle requires regular maintenance and repair, especially if it’s been sitting in storage for a few months during the winter season. Having your bike maintained by your favorite bicycle repair shop in Boca Raton, FL will ensure that you are ready to ride once summer officially hits. Here are a few different repairs to cross off your list to get your bike ready for summer: Air up: Your... View Article