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1. Clean your bike. You can start by just rinsing your bike off with the hose. No need to use soap. Just wipe down everything, including frame, spokes, derailleur, pedals, etc. with a soft rag. To clean your chain, I like to turn the bike upside down and drop degreaser on the chain.  Push the pedals around a few times. Then take a rag and softly hold onto chain as you run chain through. Keep doing this till rag is almost clean. 2. Check your  wheels. Spin them around. If they are rubbing anywhere, or make unusual noise, call your favorite bike...

Does the word Holiday get you all giddy with joy or throw you into a full-blown state of panic? Do you find yourself in a cold sweat realizing you have waited until the last minute AGAIN!   Take a deep breath, Simplicity is the solution.   Here are a few ideas we feel confidant would be on any cyclist list.   Lights, you cannot have too many with all the distracted drivers out there. A front light, rear light or helmet light, you can’t go wrong here and you could save someone’s life, Awesome floor pump. We like simple ones...

  Organizing a group or a team for the 2013 STP or a big event? Tonik can help! If you have a group of three or more,send us an email.  We would love to help with a great discount on a Colette Jersey.  mary@tonikcycling.com                                                                         With the STP just around the corner, we wanted to share some tips we have learned along the way.  Though, you...