How to Replace a Cassette
by John             WWW.AustinBike.com
Replacing a cassette is pretty straightforward as long as you have the right tools.

Keeep in mind that the chain, crank rings and cassette all wear out over time. Typically the chain wears the fastest (it stretches) and the crank rings are next, so if you are replacing the cassette make sure you are checking the other two for wear. If you are replacing the cassette because you find your chain slipping, just know that the cassette is typically not the problem.

To do the job you need two things:  a cassette unlocking tool and a chain whip.  The cassette unlocking tool should correspond to the brand of cassette that you have, however most use a Shimano pattern (the one I am using is a SRAM, but it still uses the…

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Recap and Pics From The Richardson Christmas Parade
Bike Friendly Richardson

This is exactly the direction we want Bike Friendly Richardson to head. We want Richardson cyclists to have organic and spontaneous group rides that are organized by anybody interested in setting one up.

A few weeks ago, a couple of folks on the BFR Facebook page were wondering if there will be a BFR participation in the annual City of Richardson Christmas parade. With our busy schedules and efforts put into setting up our annual Black Friday Ride, we just didn’t have the…

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ATX100k “6-Pack” Series. Walnut, Muleshoe, Reimers, Pace Bend, BCGB, Emma Long!
by baconismidog                forums.mtbr.com
Show up and support a fledgling grassroots effort. It’s free, it’s 6 100k races over the course of the year, it’s scheduled to NOT conflict with any established race/series and if you finish 3 of the 6 (including the 100k of Emma Long) you get to wear the jersey!

First race is next SUNDAY, December 9th. Walnut creek, wheels down 8:30am for 6 laps of flow and fun. Texas Cycle Werks will have a wrench and tent on site to fix what ails ya.

Follow us:
Web: Austin 6-pack Series
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ATX100k
Twitter: @atx100k or http://twitter.com/ATX100k

Register at meetup or just show up and ride.
100k of Walnut – http://www.meetup.com/mountainbikes-…ents/89440362/
100k of Muleshoe – http://www.meetup.com/mountainbikes-…ents/93341782/

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Houston Bicycle Club
Upcoming Rides
Ride Date    Ride Name    Start Time    Starter
Sat 12/08/12     Christmas Lights Ride     5:30pm     Paul Choppin
Sat 12/08/12     Fulshear Trash Ride     9:00am     Ben & Marika Will

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Tweets

Interview w/@bikesportcx Cat 4 winner, Luke Flemming. He's 13. http://t.co/IZX53Xpn cc: @cxproject2015 @sugarcycles #txcx

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 3, 2012

90 deg weather for @BikesportCX. This is Texas. Deal with it. #TXCX

— Jess Hughes (@theOGcitizen) December 2, 2012

SS Women's 3/4 @BikesportCX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/iAiIQCwD

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 2, 2012

Old old guys. @BikesportCX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/h26I7PM2

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 2, 2012

Young guys. @BikesportCX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/RkUKjCEz

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 2, 2012

Old Guys @BikesportCX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/4BVEl4xK

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 2, 2012

Heckle hill for the Cat 4 Elites @BikesportCX #TXCX pic.twitter.com/UthmWk3G

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 2, 2012

Oil up your bicycle chain. Rockport’s new Tule Creek hike and bike trail to open on Wednesday. http://t.co/afch4WSk

— Texas Highways Magazine (@TexasHighways) December 2, 2012

Hardcore Bicycle Training with The Sufferfest http://t.co/QliVo8xP via @TexasMTBtrails

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) December 2, 2012

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