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Welcome to Yo!Xo
Yo!Xo is a social networking community for cyclists. Whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur, hard-core professional or occasional rider, there’s a home for everyone here. The community acts as a...
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| Steering | The Steering System
The steering system is the collection of components that allows you to control the direction of your cycle. It consists simply of your handlebars and stem. Handlebars can be straight, or curved metal ...
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| Bike Sizing | Bike Sizing
Bike Sizing
Choosing the right sized bike
Making sure you choose the correct frame size is of paramount importance when buying a new bike. The correct fitting bike will be more comfortable...
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| Cycle Reliability Check | Cycle Reliability Check
Want to make sure your bike is in tip-top condition for your daily or weekly rides? Then the best defense against loose components is a thorough pre-ride check. Regular pre-ride checks will help you c...
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| Break Reliability Check | Break reliability
Brake levers
Your levers can easily get ‘clogged up’ with dirt. When applied, levers should always move smoothly and noiseless. Checking your brake levers is easy - simply squeeze them.
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| How to change gear | How to change gear
Bicycles have multiple gears so that it’s easier to go up hills, and so you can go faster on level ground. Read this article and in five minutes you’ll know how to use your gears.
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| Replacing a Tyre | How to Change a Bicycle Tyre
Want a fun way to change the character of your bike? Change the tyres. A set of smooth tyres on your mountain bike, for example, will give a much faster ride on pavement. tyres also wear out, of cours...
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| 6 Tips for a Perfect Fit |
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Perfect fit on a Road bike
Many mountain bikers considering riding on the road whether it be for training, riding in groups or just for a change from the mud in the winter, are often blissfully unaware of the need to size thems...
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| Chosing an MTB |
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Choosing a Full Suspension MTB
If you're wondering whether you should buy a hardtail or full suspension (FS) mountain bike for adventure racing, you're not alone. A few years ago, the decision was pretty easy because full suspensio...
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| Pedals |
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Checking Your Pedals
Pedals are the free-spinning platforms at the ends of your crank arms. They provide something for your feet to push against to get your bike moving. You should check your pedals to make sure they're s...
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| The Chain |
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The heart of your drive train
The chain is the component that connects the all the major components of your drive train. It's purpose is to distribute your leg power throughout the other components to produce forward momentum. Bri...
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| Rear Derailleur |
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The Rear Derailleur
The rear derailleur is the incredible mechanism that shifts your chain from cog to cog on the rear wheel. Like the front derailleur, it moves from side to side in response to shift commands from a gea...
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