MountainBikesHome.com » Cable http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog Mountain Bikes Home Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:01:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bicycle Helmet Lock for Cable, Chain, and U Locks by The Helmet Lock http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycle-helmet-lock-for-cable-chain-and-u-locks-by-the-helmet-lock/ http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycle-helmet-lock-for-cable-chain-and-u-locks-by-the-helmet-lock/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:48:26 +0000 Blogmaster http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycle-helmet-lock-for-cable-chain-and-u-locks-by-the-helmet-lock/
Product Description
Lock a bike helmet by sliding the wire loop through an air vent and then passing a cable, chain, or U-lock through the protruding loop. The zinc-plated steel metal stopper will securely hold a helmet in place. The Helmet Lock is more secure than simply locking a bike helmet by its straps because straps can be unhooked. What’s more, The Helmet Lock is easy to carry while riding because it securely affixes to a U-Lock when not in use.
Bicycle Helmet Lock for Cable, Chain, and U Locks by The Helmet Lock

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From the Manufacturer
The ULTRA extension cord allows the user to reduce the weight carried on the head by disconnecting the battery pack from the headband and carrying it in a pocket or connecting it to the ULTRA harness.

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Making sure that you check your brake and gear cables on your mountain bike on a regular basis is very important. Worn out or dirty cables can seriously affect braking and also shifting. If they are only dirty you can clean them, but if they are worn or starting to fray then they should be replaced!

Inspecting Mountain Bike Cables

The first thing to do is take a look at the housing. Look for any kind of kinks or damage. Next take a look at the cable you can see and check for signs of fraying or damage. If you can see that either the cable or housing is damaged it really needs to be replaced.

Cleaning Cables

If grinding can be felt or heard when applying the brakes, or you are experiencing trouble shifting, it’s probably time to clean the cables on your bike. First remove the housing and cable from the bike. Undo the cable clamp with an allen key and remove the cable end cap with pliers. Be careful! If the end of the cable gets frayed or misshapen it will be hard to put the cable back in. You may need a new one in that case.

Keep track of all the bits so you remember how to put it back together. Using an old rag give the cable a good wipe down. If there is a lot of dirt and grime you can use a bit of de-greaser. Once that’s done, check the cable stops because they can really hold in the dirt. Squirt some light lubricant in the housing to clean out the grime.

Lubricating Cables

After you have completely cleaned the cable you should re-lubricate it. Make sure to avoid using heavy-duty chain lubricants as these can clog things up quickly. Use a dry, wax based lubricant and an old rag to rub it into the cable until it’s smooth.

After putting everything back together be sure to apply the brakes and shift up and down through the gears to make sure everything is working well.

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Cable cam extreme downhill mountain bike footage shot from the www.sky-line.ca cable cam rig on Mt.Prevost, Duncan, BC. For a high res version of the video here is the link: www.sky-line.ca/galler…

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