Are You Ready For The Bike Season? From Tune-Ups to Finding a New Ride.

From tune-ups, finding a "new to you ride," and finding the right shop for you. I will go over my insights and the new norm from brands and shop experience. Are you ready for the season? Nope, it’s going to…

Published: February 18, 2026

From tune-ups, finding a “new to you ride,” and finding the right shop for you. I will go over my insights and the new norm from brands and shop experience.

Are you ready for the season?
Nope, it’s going to work itself out!?!?!!

Are you Ready?
1. Bike Tune-Ups
a.The ABC’s
b. What to expect on cost
c. When is the best time to

2. How to find your next Ride
a. Used Direction
b. New Direction
c. Top 5 Things to think of Fitting, Frame, Components, Wheels, Test Ride

3. Finding Your Shop
a. Brands, Shop Vide Road, Mountain, BMX
b. Services, warranty to recalls
c. Better mechanics,
d. Club Rides
e. Culture
f. Box to Family shops

Recap Readiness Means
Gear all ready
New to ride?
Your shop

My passion for bikes started when my parents opened a shop in the 1980s called Parker Bikes (we were located in Parker, Colorado). My love for cycling has continued since then, in my work and with my hobbies of road cycling and mountain biking. After my parents’ shop closed, I worked for other bike shops (including Lee’s Cyclery in Fort Collins), where I built and sold bikes, fixed and tuned up bikes, and managed inventory.
I love working on bikes and want to share my passion for cycling with others. So, next time you’re talking cycling with someone and wondering how to get started or where to go from here, you can think, “I know a guy!”

☞Attention Companies: If you are interested in working with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me here at justin@iknowaguybicycles.com

Tools I Use Daily:
☞Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2: https://amzn.to/3h7aOgV
☞Park Tool SR-12.2 Sprocket Remover/Chain Whip for 7- to 12-Speed Bicycle Cassettes: https://amzn.to/3h7aOgV
☞Park Tool HXS-3 – Stubby Hex Wrench Set Tool: https://amzn.to/3WqVdJk
☞Park Tool SD-SET Shop Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/3zI48wg
☞Park Tool PW-3 Pedal Wrench (15mm and 9/16 – Inch): https://amzn.to/3fwipFG
☞Headset Press: https://amzn.to/3FInsvA
☞Star Nut Press:https://amzn.to/3POFmBr
☞Headset Cup Removers:https://amzn.to/3HSmGyQ

Polishing/Cleaners/Lubes:
☞Adam’s 2-Step Polishing System: https://amzn.to/3E2yhJ7
☞Adam’s New Paint Perfecting Polish 12oz: https://amzn.to/3FJo069
☞Adam’s New Paint Correcting Compound 12oz: https://amzn.to/3FSettD
☞Adam’s Premium Polisher Pads: https://amzn.to/3zNBERX
☞Simple Green: https://amzn.to/3NBTNro

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