Shop tip: locking your bike
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager Properly locking your bike is the best way to keep it for a long time. Quality bike locks can be expensive, but they last for years and are much cheaper than buying a...
View ArticleReviews of the PDW Radbot™ 1000
By Gwen Koon, Service Mechanic The Radbot™ 1000 has absolutely knocked my socks off for one simple reason: in the two months I’ve had it, the Radbot has yet to spontaneously turn itself on while...
View ArticleShop tip: helmets – style and fit
Patrick Loftus; Service Manager This month’s shop tip will cover different styles of helmets, how to properly fit your helmet, and accessories that go well with helmets. General notes on bike helmets:...
View Article5 bike safety tips for parents and kids
By Kelly Hansen, Community Cycling Center Program Manager As the sun comes out and more people of all ages hit the road on their bikes, the Community Cycling Center presents 5 tips for keeping adults...
View ArticleProduct Review: Topeak Morph Pumps
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager It’s prime touring season, the perfect time to head out on two wheels for a long trip. Whether you are making a day-trip to the Gorge or riding cross country with the...
View ArticleShop tip: carrying stuff on your bike
Patrick Loftus; Service Manager Figuring out how to comfortably and safely carry stuff on your bike can greatly improve your riding experience. In this shop tip we’ll look at the pros and cons of...
View ArticlePack a pannier and save 25%
By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist During the month of September, pick from our large selection of bags, fill your new bag with any new parts and accessories you want, and we will give you 25%...
View ArticleReviews of the PDW Spaceship™ 3 and Cosmic Dreadnought
Review #1 of the Spaceship™ 3 By Gwen Koon, Service Mechanic I picked up PDW’s Spaceship™ 3 a couple of months ago, an emotional separation from my old CatEye Opti-Cube from waay back in 2009 (may it...
View ArticleShop tip: oil, grease, and solvents, what to use where
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager The most common question we get in the shop is, “What do I use to oil my chain?” This month’s shop tip covers different oils, greases, and solvents and their best...
View ArticleShop tip: tire inflation, valve types, and picking the right tube
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager This seems like a simple subject, but it’s one of the more common questions we get in our bike shop and it’s surprisingly complicated. Today’s shop tip will...
View ArticleRetail Product Reviews: WTB Saddles
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager At the Community Cycling Center, we are all about removing barriers to bicycling—whether it be providing access to affordable bikes and cycling education, or working...
View ArticleShop Tip: emergency roadside repairs
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager A while back we covered what tools are good to carry with you on your commute. This month we’ll talk about some tips and tricks for repairs when you don’t have the...
View ArticleShop tip: fun rides in Portland
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager For what will be my final shop tip, we’re going to step outside the bike shop and talk about sweet places to ride in Portland. These are just a few of my favorite...
View ArticleShop tip: The exciting world of disc brake maintenance
By Forrest Scott, Mechanic This month’s shop tip covers pad replacement and adjustment for mechanical disc brakes. Since the Avid BB7 model is increasingly common as stock equipment for commuting...
View ArticleProduct review: Jandd Frame Pac
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager Do your summer plans include a day ride on your road bike or shredding some trails on your mountain bike? How about a fully-loaded tour or a casual trip across town...
View ArticleWinter Riding Shop-Tip Medley
By Forrest Scott, Service Supervisor Hello Everyone! The first day of fall is just about a week away! Last Thursday’s blustery weather reminded me that it’s time to adjust my bike commuting practice to...
View ArticleProduct Review: Cygolite Metro 550
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager There are many things you can learn about the nature and habits of Portland cyclists simply by looking at what they are buying throughout the year. One thing that has...
View ArticleShop Tip: Selecting and adjusting saddles
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor PART 1: SELECTION Choosing a saddle which is the correct shape for your body is an important part of making sure that you’ll be comfortable on your bike. It’s also...
View ArticleShop tip: replacing your chain
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor There are many reasons that you might need to replace the chain on your bicycle. Chains wear out over time, get damaged in accidents, or may become too rusted to...
View ArticleProduct Review: Park CM 5.2 Cyclone Chain Scrubber
By David Kurishima, Retail Manager A year ago I would have rolled my eyes at the thought of writing a review about a chain cleaner. For years I always thought of these grimy plastic “tools” lying...
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