{"id":19537,"date":"2012-12-02T22:46:17","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T04:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19537"},"modified":"2012-12-02T22:46:17","modified_gmt":"2012-12-03T04:46:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-2nd-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/12\/02\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-2nd-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Replace a Cassette<\/strong><\/a>
\nby John \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0WWW.AustinBike.com
\nReplacing a cassette is pretty straightforward as long as you have the right tools.
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\nKeeep 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.<\/p>\n

To do the job you need two things:\u00c2\u00a0 a cassette unlocking tool and a chain whip.\u00c2\u00a0 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…<\/p>\n

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Recap and Pics From The Richardson Christmas Parade<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Richardson
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\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have the…<\/p>\n

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ATX100k “6-Pack” Series. Walnut, Muleshoe, Reimers, Pace Bend, BCGB, Emma Long!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby baconismidog\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nShow 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!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Follow us:
\nWeb: Austin 6-pack Series
\nFacebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ATX100k
\nTwitter: @atx100k or http:\/\/twitter.com\/ATX100k<\/p>\n

Register at meetup or just show up and ride.
\n100k of Walnut – http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-…ents\/89440362\/<\/strong><\/a>
\n100k of Muleshoe – http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/mountainbikes-…ents\/93341782\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Houston Bicycle Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nUpcoming Rides
\nRide Date\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ride Name\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Start Time\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Starter
\nSat 12\/08\/12 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Christmas Lights Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30pm \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Paul Choppin
\nSat 12\/08\/12 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fulshear Trash Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ben & Marika Will<\/p>\n

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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 3, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n