Hot Tips

Tips Archive: 2009
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2009: ”Wearing an Ipod or headphones during a solo ride”
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2009: ”Detailing the new Schwinn AC bikes”
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2009: ”We NEED your Hot Tip Suggestions”
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2009: ”Schwinn AC sliding mechanisms and pop pins”
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2009: ”Slider mechanisms on the Keiser M3”
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2009: ”Batteries for the Spinning Computer”
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2009: ”Binding Seat Sliders on the NXT”
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2009: ”More on the NXT Drive trains”
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2009: ”Sticky Schwinn IC Frame sleeves”
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2009: ”Removing a rusty crank”
Hot Tip of the Month- February 2009: ”Re-torquing pedals on new bikes”
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2009: ”Seized Spinner NXT Levelers”

Tips Archive: 2008
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2008: ”Star Trac Seat Sliders that Slip”
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2008: ”Information on SPD Pedals”
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2008: ”Lawsuits and Injuries in the Room”
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2008: ”Testing your brand new bikes BEFORE they are used by the public at large”
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2008: ”The splined Schwinn IC bottombrackets”
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2008: ”Spinner Computer Suggestions”
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2008: ”Step through Frame Protectors”
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2008: ”Tightening saddles without injury”
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2008: ”Chips on Paint- New Bikes out of the box”
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2008: ”Resistance Pads on the Schwinn Indoor Cycles”
Hot Tip of the Month- Februaury 2008: ”Liabilities with sensitive flooring”
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2008: ”The Importance of Bike Detailing”

Tips Archive: 2007
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2007: ”Don't Forget the Little Things”
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2007: ”Triple Link Pedal Issues”
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2007: ”NXT Handlebar Care”
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2007: ”Women's specific saddles”
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2007: ”Protecting the floor under your bike”
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2007: ”What happens when a new bike is "thrown” together"
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2007: ”The feelings in the drive train on the NXT”
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2007: ”How to unpack your bike from the box”
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2007: ”Cleaning your sweat after your ride”
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2007: ”Lubricating the Resistance Mechanism”
Hot Tip of the Month- February 2007: ”Why do brand new bikes still feel crappy?”
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2007: ”The Importance of a good Microphone.”

Tips Archive: 2006
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2006: ”Smart Release – Out with the old, in with the new.”
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2006: ”The NXT Bottom Bracket”
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2006: ”Scary stuff to avoid in the rooms”
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2006: The advantages of a “Pro Level New Bike Build”
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2006: "Cycling Computers and Indoor Bikes"
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2006: "Warranty Issues"
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2006: "Chain Lubrication"
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2006: "Drivetrain Adjustments"
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2006: "Treating Hardware During a Repair"
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2006: "How often do my bikes need service?"
Hot Tip of the Month- February 2006: "Flooring for your Indoor Cycling Room"
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2006: "What to look for when shopping for a bike for home use"

Tips Archive: 2005
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2005: "Top load pads vs. Dual pads"
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2005: "Indoor Trainers - One mans opinion"
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2005: "Using an Ipod as your music source"
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2005: "Servicing your bikes after the break in period"
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2005: "When one person out of a thousand complains"
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2005: "Gel Saddles and Seat Covers"
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2005: "Cultivating New Students"
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2005: "Loose handlebar and Seat Towers"
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2005: "Regular Shoes vs. Clip-in Shoes."
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2005: "Triple Link Pedals."
Hot Tip of the Month- February 2005: "Getting New Bikes."
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2005: "Stretching on Bikes."

Tips Archive: 2004
Hot Tip of the Month- December 2004: "More about new bikes and service."
Hot Tip of the Month- November 2004: "“Flywheel Inertia” What it means, how it differs."
Hot Tip of the Month- October 2004: "Buying a bike for home use."
Hot Tip of the Month- September 2004: "Noises and Feelings."
Hot Tip of the Month- August 2004: "Which chain lube is best?"
Hot Tip of the Month- July 2004: "Improving Seat and Handlebar tower mobility"
Hot Tip of the Month- June 2004: "I.R.A. – Incremental Resistance Application"
Hot Tip of the Month- May 2004: "How much should I spend on tools?"
Hot Tip of the Month- April 2004: "Brand New Bikes – Brand New Maintenance Approach."
Hot Tip of the Month- March 2004: "Flywheel Wobble"
Hot Tip of the Month- February 2004: "Why do my Crank arms keep coming loose?"
Hot Tip of the Month- January 2004: "Importance of bike detailing"

Tips Archive: 2002
Hot Tip of the Month - December 2002: "Bike Techs - What it takes to qualify/What to watch out for"
Hot Tip of the Month - November 2002: "Rust - Prevention and Correction"
Hot Tip of the Month - October 2002: "Saddles-Problems and Solutions"