Tag: bike repair

Carbon Print

Joe-PaintingMuch is made of the so-called carbon footprint, but another topic we’ve watched is what happens to old carbon fiber – as it can’t easily be recycled. However, Joe’s Bicycle Painting could help ensure that carbon fiber can’t so easily be damaged. The company is reportedly evolving to create its own carbon repair and painting operation called Carbon Solutions.

Not only can the company repair damaged carbon fiber, but it can match the paint and decals and have the bike looking like new. Best of all this keeps an old frame out of a landfill.

Joe’s Bicycle Painting Official Website
[Via BikeRumor: CARBON SOLUTIONS OFFER CARBON REPAIR AND PAINT]

An App for Bike Repairs

Got a problem with your bike? Need to true your wheels? Flat tire? Having a problem with the rear derailleur? There’s an app for that. Last summer I had problems with the shifter/brake levers and the rear derailleur on my still new road bike. Luckily it was still within the warrantee period at my local shop, however the problems were difficult to diagnose. The ability to look up bicycle maintenance on my phone would have been a big help. 

Bike Repair, an iPhone app with the basics on keeping your bike running – all the way down to getting a proper fit from your helmet – may just save you a few trips to the bike shop. The app walks you through bike mechanics such as adjusting the height and angle of the front derailleur; cleaning and lubricating the chain; aligning the handlebars and adjusting the headset; and brake adjustments for cantilever, V-Brake and center mount brakes. If you find yourself on the side of the road, Bike Repair’s got you covered. Just be sure to take hand wipes. This app will get your fingers in the grease, and you’ll probably want to clean up before using your phone again.

The app is available from the Apple App Store.

Bike Repair Mobile Official Site

[Via PC World: Fix Your Bike on the Go With Bike Repair]