• May 13, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles, Bike Maintenance   Comments: No Comments

Last week, we discussed the four common culprits of squeaky bike brakes – brake rub, gunk, glaze, and extreme elements. Well, this week, we’ll be diving into how to fix your squeaky bike brakes. So, let’s get started. Brake Rub – first, you want to make sure that everything is aligned correctly. It is difficult […]

• May 6, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles, Bike Maintenance   Comments: No Comments

So, you’ve noticed a little squeak in your brakes. There could be various reasons that your brakes sound squeaky, but we’re going to lay out the most common culprits of squeaky bike brakes.  Brake Rub – If you’re noticing the squeak/ping sound at intervals when you pedal, the most likely reason is brake rub. The […]

• Apr 28, 2020   Category: Articles   Comments: No Comments

Hey! Mesa County residents! Have you felt like you’ve been in a slump since the quarantine began? Has your race season been derailed and your energy deflated? The Lockdown Graveltational could be just the thing to get you in a better frame of mind and get you motivated to leave your house (in a safe […]

• Apr 24, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

When riding your bike, there are 3 or 5 contact points (depending on how you look at it) – meaning, there are only a few places where your body makes contact with the bike. Due to the small number, it is crucial to make those bicycle contact points as comfortable as possible to make it […]

• Apr 16, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

Bicycle saddles – they come with your bike and most people don’t think much about them Bicycle saddles can be a game-changer when you find a seat that fits your body! Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when looking for a new bicycle saddle. Type of Riding Saddles are typically broken […]

• Apr 9, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

All shoes are not designed equally, and this includes cycling shoes. There are different types of riding shoes depending on your discipline and your preferences. Today, we’re going to cover a few of the broad strokes on the differences in cycling shoes.  First of all, there are 3 main styles of riding shoes that you’ll […]

• Apr 3, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

Bike Tires. They’re super important, but not everyone thinks about them regularly. Just like cars, bike tires matter during certain times of the year and specific conditions. You don’t want to run super chunky tires if you’re riding road, and you don’t want slicks if you’re riding rocky terrain. So, what tires are the best […]

• Mar 26, 2020   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

These new state-wide mandates are giving us a lot of time to think…and research! If you ride flat-pedals or are thinking about switching to flats, check out these pedals that we carry at Colorado Backcountry Biker. Each has specific benefits, so take this time to review these 4 flat-pedal options at CBB to find the […]