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I was a world-class wrench

Article Abstract:

A professional bicycle mechanic recalls the competitions where he served on the support team for world-class bicycles. Each one was an expert on repair and parts and provided ready repairs for damaged equipment during the competition.

Author: Langley, Jim
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Mechanics, Engineering mechanics

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Silencing squeaky brakes

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Cyclists can make simple adjustments to prevent brakes from squeaking. These simple adjustments include properly aligning brake shoes, removing glaze build up on the rims and cleaning the cantilever brake system.

Author: Langley, Jim
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1996
Brakes

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The laws of Gravenites

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The techniques used by Steve Gravenites, a well-known bicycle assembler, is presented. Gravenites' bicycle shop is well-known among professional cyclists and cross-country racers.

Author: Langley, Jim
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
Methods, Personalities, Bicycle industry, Gravenites, Steve

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Subjects list: Maintenance and repair, Bicycles
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