Renton's Bike Blog

Bike to Work Day!

2009-05-13T17:02:00.000-07:00

We believe that bicycle activities can help promote health and recreation as well as have positive impacts on the community and environment. On a daily basis, we work to educate and advocate for a more livable, bicycle-friendly community.
Bike Month helps cyclists reach our goals by:

•getting more people riding more often more safely.
•increasing the voice and visibility of the cycling community
•leading the way toward improved facilities and the cycling environment.
•promoting cycling as a transportation alternative

Bike Month helps the Puget Sound Region meet its goals of encouraging more bicycling for transportation. Specifically the city of Seattle’s new Bicycle Master Plan specifies a goal of tripling the use of bicycling in Seattle for all trip purposes by 2017.

We also know that when there are more cyclists on the road, they are more visible, motorists are better prepared to deal with them, and the rate of accidents involving vehicles lowers. We also know that cycling for transportation is better for the environment and individual health. The more cyclists on the road, and the more visible we are, the more the city and county governments help us to improve facilities and conditions for bicycling.

Help bicyclists become more visible by joining us by riding through Bike Month... and beyond!

As part of the south end cycling community g.h.y. bikes will have a commute station not far from our shop on 6th-7th & Burnett Ave. S. in downtown Renton from 6-9am Friday May 15th! AJ & Jesse will be there supporting our cycling community, giving out free Starbucks coffee & swag from the shop!

Or come see us for all your commuting needs @

g.h.y. bikes
909 S. 3rd St.
Renton, Wa 98057
425-227-HUCK (4825)

Beginning Cycling Tips - ABC Quick Check

2009-05-07T11:58:00.001-07:00

A is for air

Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire
Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged

B is for brakes

Inspect pads for wear; replace if there is less than 1/8” of pad left
Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes
Check brake level travel; at least 1” between bar and lever when applied

C is for cranks, chain and cassette

Make sure that your crank bolts are tight; lube the threads only, nothing else
Check your chain for wear; 12 links should measure no more than 12 1/8 inches
If your chain skips on your cassette, you might need a new one or just an ad-
justment

Quick is for quick releases

Hubs need to be tight in the frame; your quick release should engage at 90°
Your hub quick release should point back to insure that nothing catches on it
Inspect brake and seat quick releases to insure that they are closed tightly

Check is for check it over

Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly
Inspect the bike for loose or broken parts; tighten, replace or fix them
Pay extra attention to your bike during the first few miles of the ride

Want to win a Norco?

2009-05-06T18:55:00.001-07:00

Check this out. All you have to do is go HERE. After that send them an email with your story. Hopefully one that includes a trip on a bike. If it is selected you could win a Norco VFR. Not too hard huh.

Also check the site in the next few days for a Sweet Norco sale that we will be having.

New Blog for Renton Cyclists

2009-03-19T09:51:00.000-07:00

I own g.h.y. bikes in downtown Renton Washington. I started this blog in order to let people know about things that are happening at the shop and in Renton and the surrounding area. Bike related events, new routes, meetings, advocacy, and deals.