Bicycle Resources

Bicycle Brakes

“Bike Brakes”, quality bicycle brakes are worth their weight in stopping power. Stopping when and where you need to can make the difference. You certainly do not want to stop past the edge of a cliff or half way through an intersection. It is an important safety practice to check the brake pads and braking [...]


Freewheel Parts

Some of the old freewheels are almost impossible to remove without removing the freewheel from the hub.  It is better to not remove all of the sprockets at the same time.  A sprocket has to hold the freewheel in place until you get to the one you want to remove. Freewheels with threaded sprockets have [...]


Columbia bicycles, clothing, parts and accessories.

Columbia is more than just a bicycle manufacturer.  Cycling has become a sport where quality bicycles are only a fraction of the equipment a bicycle enthusiast may want to have in their possession.  Columbia offers a line of cycling clothes, bicycle caps, vintage bicycles and all your columbia bicycle replacement parts.


Bicycle season is finally back

Bicycle Season It is time to get your wrenches and lubricants out and start your pre-trip maintenance on your favorite bicycle. Winter was long and hard here in Eastern Canada. That’s all in the past now. The weather is getting warmer and cyclists are ready to go.


Bicycle tire maintenance, are you doing it?

Bicycle tire maintenance should be on the top list of your bike safety inspection.  This is only part of the bicycle inspection you should make before any excursion.  There would be no sense in following riding safety rules and wearing cycling safety gear if your bicycle is not in a safe operating condition. Bicycle tire [...]