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106 - Bike Shop Secrets: Can I ride it? Chain Stretch. Cassette Wear. Quick Links. Dropped Helmet, and Carbon Frame & Component Damage.
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Rider safety takes precedence in this essential bike shop secrets episode, where bike industry veteran Dane Higgins addresses the critical question every mountain biker faces after a crash or component failure: "Can I ride it?" Learn the definitive protocols for assessing carbon frame damage, from the professional coin tap test to identifying dangerous stress points that require immediate replacement versus repairable damage. Understanding the difference between cosmetic carbon scratches and structural compromise can literally be life-saving, especially when dealing with handlebars, steerer tubes, and other critical load-bearing components.
Mechanical reliability directly impacts rider safety, making proper chain and cassette maintenance more than just a performance issue. This episode reveals how worn chains on new cassettes create dangerous skipping conditions during hard efforts, potentially causing crashes during climbs or sprints. Additional safety topics include quick link failure modes and reusability guidelines, proper helmet replacement after seemingly minor drops (4-foot falls can compromise protection), and the heat-related degradation affecting both safety equipment and carbon components in desert riding conditions. Emergency trail repair techniques using duct tape and zip ties provide backup solutions when mechanical failures occur far from help.
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Chapters
1. Weekend Recap and YouTube Celebrities (00:00:00)
2. Chain Stretch and Cassette Wear Explained (00:07:16)
3. Quick Link Reusability Debate (00:20:56)
4. Pedal Maintenance and Selection (00:36:16)
5. Chain Lubrication Best Practices (00:49:52)
6. Carbon Frame Damage Assessment (00:54:40)
7. Helmet Safety and Replacement Guidelines (01:03:07)
8. Bike Cleaning and Protection Products (01:11:22)
107 episodes
Manage episode 497187181 series 3396642
Rider safety takes precedence in this essential bike shop secrets episode, where bike industry veteran Dane Higgins addresses the critical question every mountain biker faces after a crash or component failure: "Can I ride it?" Learn the definitive protocols for assessing carbon frame damage, from the professional coin tap test to identifying dangerous stress points that require immediate replacement versus repairable damage. Understanding the difference between cosmetic carbon scratches and structural compromise can literally be life-saving, especially when dealing with handlebars, steerer tubes, and other critical load-bearing components.
Mechanical reliability directly impacts rider safety, making proper chain and cassette maintenance more than just a performance issue. This episode reveals how worn chains on new cassettes create dangerous skipping conditions during hard efforts, potentially causing crashes during climbs or sprints. Additional safety topics include quick link failure modes and reusability guidelines, proper helmet replacement after seemingly minor drops (4-foot falls can compromise protection), and the heat-related degradation affecting both safety equipment and carbon components in desert riding conditions. Emergency trail repair techniques using duct tape and zip ties provide backup solutions when mechanical failures occur far from help.
Listen to Mountain Cog
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Other Podcast Sites
Socials
Instagram
Facebook
Email
[email protected]
Chapters
1. Weekend Recap and YouTube Celebrities (00:00:00)
2. Chain Stretch and Cassette Wear Explained (00:07:16)
3. Quick Link Reusability Debate (00:20:56)
4. Pedal Maintenance and Selection (00:36:16)
5. Chain Lubrication Best Practices (00:49:52)
6. Carbon Frame Damage Assessment (00:54:40)
7. Helmet Safety and Replacement Guidelines (01:03:07)
8. Bike Cleaning and Protection Products (01:11:22)
107 episodes
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