Category Archives: tips

Update!!! I am moving to Minneapolis!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So I am moving to Minneapolis, MN to start my new IT job at Quality Bike Products! Since it’s been so nice out this summer I hadn’t been doing any writing, hence me not stuck inside and day dreaming about … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap – May 1st-2nd, 2010

Posted on May 3, 2010 by a2bikegeek

This weekend was the Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010 for which I was in attendance for. I had a fun time, I initially was thinking that I was wanting to go on the 33mile long ride but after … Continue reading →

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Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010

Posted on April 27, 2010 by a2bikegeek

Here is a shout out for another local cycling organization! Bike Ypsi will be holding their annual “Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010” this coming Sunday May 2nd, 2010. Bike Ypsi Spring Ride and Festival 2010 Calling all bicyclists! … Continue reading →

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Common Cycle

Posted on April 20, 2010 by a2bikegeek

I would love to introduce everyone to Common Cycle ! This is a huge advancement for our local community and I truly hope that this will be a great organization that will carry on for years to come. They are … Continue reading →

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Everyday Tires – What works well

Posted on March 25, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So spring has sprung and your bike might need some new shoes… well tires that is. There is everything from fast rolling to slow rolling tires. Ones that can go flat if you look at them wrong or ones you … Continue reading →

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Ann Arbor – Bike Polo in the news

Posted on March 22, 2010 by a2bikegeek

We recently had a local writer come down and experience bike polo for his first time he got some great footage and video to boot too! From: Richard Retyi @ AnnArbor.com “I’ve always been mistrustful of bike people. Thousand dollar … Continue reading →

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Phil Wood – Rest in Peace.

Posted on March 20, 2010 by a2bikegeek

I have recently found out through Bicycle Retailer and Urban Velo that Phil Wood has recently passed away at age 84.  Phil Wood helped pioneer sealed bearing technology in bicycles, primarily in hubs and bottom brackets. Phil Wood created a … Continue reading →

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Spring Maintenance Tips

Posted on March 9, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So spring is approaching us and you want to get your bike out of the garage for the season, well that is if you didn’t ride this winter. First things first, if there was anything wrong with you bike before … Continue reading →

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