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How to Calibrate Spoke Tension Meter
Calibrating a Spoke Tension Meter Tools in a bike shop can lead a difficult life so occasionally checking their calibration is a good idea. Each gauge will be calibrated a little different so always check with the manufacturer for the specifics of your gauge but the...
Fixing Stripped Stumpjumper Chainstay Pivot Bolt
The Specialized Stumpjumper is a great riding bike but notorious for having its driveside chainstay pivot bolt work loose, damaging the threads and forcing you to replace either the front triangle or your entire frame. Unfortunately, this pivot bolt uses a non...
Zipp Announces New 1ZERO HITOP Mountain Bike Wheels Aimed at XC Racers
Today Zipp announced their latest wheel set aimed at XC MTB Racers, the 1ZERO HITOP. Their new rim is aimed at being both lightweight and radially compliant giving riders and racers a smooth ride on the nastiest XC courses. Zipp says the HITOP is ideal for bikes up...
The Crippler Gravel Race 2023 Free Event Photos
Huge thanks to all the riders who have turned out to race The Crippler Gravel Race in Canyon City! The pictures below are completely free for anyone who wants to download and share however you would like. There is zero obligation to, but we always appreciate a tag and...
COS Cross Race and Fall Party 2023
Join us for our 2023 Colorado Springs Cyclocross race and fall party! The goal here is a party that happens to have a bike race going on at the same time. The course will be fun and technical with a couple surprises thrown in. The scoring and timing will be super...
Pikes Peak Apex 2023 Photos – Stage 3
Huge thanks to all the riders who have turned out to race the Pikes Peak Apex for 2023! Colorado Springs absolutely appreciated your support of our amazing local events! The pictures below are completely free for anyone who wants to download and share however you...
Pikes Peak Apex 2023 Photos – Stage 2
Huge thanks to all the riders who have turned out to race the Pikes Peak Apex for 2023! Colorado Springs absolutely appreciated your support of our amazing local events! The pictures below are completely free for anyone who wants to download and share however you...
Pikes Peak Apex 2023 Photos – Stage 1
Huge thanks to all the riders who have turned out to race the Pikes Peak Apex for 2023! Colorado Springs absolutely appreciated your support of our amazing local events! The pictures below are completely free for anyone who wants to download and share however you...
Cycle to the Summit 2023 Event Photos
Here are some free to download photos from the 2023 Cycle to the Summit race up Pikes Peak! Feel free to use them however you would like. It's not required but if you share our photos we would love it if you tag @elevationwheelcompany and @thesportscorp. If you...
719 Ride Photos 2023
Here are some free to download photos from to Colorado Spring's 719 Ride. Feel free to use them however you would like. It's not required but if you share our photos we would love it if you tag @elevationwheelcompany and @719ride If you would like a copy of your...
Sea Otter Dual Slalom Photos
We wanted to post our photos from the 2023 Sea Otter Dual Slalom race. If you see a photo you like below, you are welcome to use it for free although we always appreciate you tagging @elevationwheelcompany If you would like a higher res version, shoot me a message...
Mountain Bike Hub Guide – What would ChatGPT Recommend?
I thought it could be fun to ask ChatGPT about mountain bike hubs so I will copy it's response below with my notes highlighted. Not going to lie, it was surprisingly good considering it is still in beta. Hope you all enjoy this, reach out and let me know your...
Off Road Wheelchair Wheels
We understand how critical your wheelchair is to your mobility but also how limiting traditional wheelchair wheels can be when you want to explore trails off road. Skinny, high pressure wheels are great for hard surfaces, pavement, etc but can make traveling off road...
28mm to 27.2mm Seatpost Shim for Colnago C40 / C50
We always love making parts that are no longer available to keep older, but still very nice bikes running so we were happy to custom machine a shim for a customer who needed to get his older Colnago going. For those who don't know, the Colnago C40 and C50 used a 28mm...
Berd Talon Hook Flange Hubs
Berd just announced the Talon, their own version of the Hook Flange hub which allows for much quicker lacing of Berd's proprietary spokes. The Hook Flange design also saves you from having to use special spacers for straight pull hubs or modifying a standard J Bend...
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