Alfredo Mancuso is not only a pro rider, but also works at Epic BMX shop in Southern California. We stopped by the shop to get him to explain how to install an integrated headset.
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March 30 2009
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Jim Bauer over at Odyssey explains exactly how to install Twombolt cranks. The two-piece design confuses some at first because it is a bit different from most traditional crank designs, but the instillation is really simple if you follow these easy steps.
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March 23 2009
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Odyssey’s Jim Bauer explains how to install a mid bottom bracket into a Federal frame. This is a simple bike maintenance how-to that can help anyone from beginners to pros. If you still aren’t sure what to do after watching this tutorial, get your parents to watch it and help you out. Also your local bike shop is always a great place to go for bike repairs and assistance.
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March 23 2009
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This article should really be called “How-To Paint A Frame And Not Make It Look Like Crap.” Anyone can pick up a cheap can of spray paint and go to town on their bike, but getting a frame to look like it just came from the powder coater requires a bit more attention to detail and a few extra steps…
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March 03 2009
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Third-Kind BMX Distribution out of Japan has a good flip book on their site explaining how to maintain a Nankai freecoaster hub. If you are looking to roll backwards, this may help.
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March 02 2009
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So Cal’s Alfredo Mancuso hit up Woodward West to find the perfect handrail to learn how to icepick grind on. Here he shows you this building block trick and gives you his personal pointers on what to do and not to do when locking in.
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February 25 2009
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Jeff Klugiewicz took time out of his Etnies park session the other day to teach the brakeless riders out there how to do an icepick to tailtap on a quarterpipe. This is a really good trick to learn, and a building block for a ton of technical lip trick variations.
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February 17 2009
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Dave Sauvageau has been a supporter of Ride for a while now and a year and a half ago he made a DIY wedge seat post. Well, great minds obviously think alike since Animal is now producing a similar product, but if you don’t have the cash to shell out at the bike shop you may be able to make your own wedge post at home using Dave’s instructions.
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February 09 2009
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Vince Kroff is probably the best person to show you this trick as he does them more than just about any rider out there. And what better place to show you how to do a trick than at Camp Woodward? How do we continue to be so nice to you guys…enjoy.
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January 14 2009
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One of the most difficult things to do when building a bike is lacing a rim, so this tutorial should help a lot of you out.
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January 05 2009
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