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Recycled Cycles was founded in 1994 and specializes in used and reconditioned bicycles. Of course, we sell new bikes as well, plus a full array of both new and used bicycle components, accessories, and parts.
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The 207moment is snapshot of what I am doing at 2:07 everyday. The back story goes like this; I was riding my bike across the Golden Gate bridge last summer and my watch alarm went off as soon as we arrived on the other side. My wife reminded me that on the previous day my alarm went off while touring the harbor, and the day before while we were drinking wine up in Sonoma. My point is that we all need to take time everyday to pause and be in the moment. Sometimes those moments are pretty lame. More often than not, those moments are rather awesome. Follow my 2:07 moments on Twitter @207moment
Steve
Over lubrication
As the winter wears on, I have gotten the privilege to work on a great number of bikes that have been ridden through all of the grit and grime that a nice Seattle winter has to offer. The roads are wet, bikes get dirty, we clean them, the job security is nice. However one thing I have noticed over the years is the general public’s tendency to over lubricate their chains. The process of lubricating a chain can be broken down into four basic steps:
1) Wipe down chain with a rag.
2) Apply new lube, about one drop per pivot point
3) Pedal through a couple of times to let the lube work it’s way in
4) Wipe off as much of the excess lube as possible
The last step is the one that is usually missed and the one that leads to your chain having too much lube on it. Basically: any lube that can be wiped off of your chain isn’t doing anything but attracting dirt. Any lube that is doing it’s job won’t come off when you wipe down the chain. By following those steps properly you will make your drivetrain last longer and you will have to clean it less often. Everyone wins.
And They’re Off! The Frostbite Time Trial.
Late February is that shoulder season where some are still thinking about sunburned noses and carving turns through soft spring snow while others are getting itchy to pin a number on and head for the starting line. A strong Recycled Cycles Racing contingent made the trip to Snohomish to kick off their season with the [...]