Good times at Interbike
Our Shop Manager Justin had a grand time at Interbike over the last few days. A couple of pictures he kindly sent back… Yeah autographed
Co-op rumors abound
Rumor has it the Fort Collins Bike Co-op will be celebrating our tenth anniversary somewhere in the second week of November at a well-known local
Around & About the Co-op…
One of our fine mechanics, Gil, working with Rachel on her newest project. Rachel came in and picked up an as-is bike… …and is
Keep it safe riding in the rain!
The unusually wet weather lately has a lot of cyclists stumped about staying safe on the road…we’re just not used to this kind of moisture
Jones: Kids need to experience the adventure of biking, too
By Matt Jones Some of my fondest childhood memories involve a bicycle. At the risk of sounding cliche, my first bike sparked a new freedom in
Validity in Volunteering: Fort Collins cyclist works through paralyzing injury
By Sam Noblett Tim Anderson, right, a volunteer at the Fort Collins Bike Co-Op, talks Friday with Natasha Shabalin as they fix the rear brake on
Bike Mechanics Class
The Winter Bike Mechanics Class kicked off two weeks ago with a packed house. Claire, Justin, and Ben are co-teaching this session of 14 students.
One Speed Open scheduled for December 9th
The One Speed Open is happening! Check out the One Speed Open blog for updates. The Bike Co-op has a history of supporting this event…just
Quick n' Dirty Week 8 – Bike Fit
Most people view bike fitting as a scientific discipline, especially those who treat cycling as a sport. Why don’t you view the following images of
Quick n' Dirty Week 7 – Brakes
It’s brakes, not breaks! Every cyclist should now how to adjust brakes because in most cases, YOU NEED them to finish a ride. I once
Quick n' Dirty – Week 6 Drivetrain Part 2
Week 6 was packed with useful information. What are those screws on the front and rear derailleurs? In what order should you make the various
Quick n' Dirty – Week 5 Drivetrain Part 1
Are you having shifting problems? Is your chain slipping? There are a ton of compatibility issues to consider with drivetrains. Here’s some basic information to