For International Women's Day I’m challenging you to check your assumptions at the door.

From early Shimano DOT systems to the most recent SRAM mineral options - this is a heated area of debate. Opinions aside, here’s our analysis on what to know and consider regarding brake fluid. Whether DOT or mineral oil we suggest having your brakes bled AT LEAST once a year, but waaaay more if you care about the system’s overall performance and longevity — and especially more often if you live in a humid region such as North Vancouver.

What is a barrel adjuster and how does it work? Here’s a step-by-step explainer on one of the easiest adjustments you can make to your shifting without a single tool.

Military veteran Trey Humphrey lost his right leg in Afghanistan on his third tour. Now he volunteers with other veterans back in the U.S.A. Sierra Roth picked up her first adaptive MTB in 2021 and started racing the same season. Kelowna rider, Cole Bernier, was injured and paralyzed at work in 2015, now he rides for We Are One and Troy Lee Designs.

Podcasts and mountain bikes are two of my favourite things so I’ve smashed them together for this week’s blog: Not too technical, actually interesting and no bro-ing off: Have you managed to find any MTB related podcasts that you absolutely love?

How do you know when to service your pivot bearings, headset bearings or suspension? What’s the benefit of investing in professional hep for these big jobs?

Sometimes it’s okay to say “snow thank you” and leave the bike in the garage for a day.

We’re offering free delivery of last-minute gift cards and gifts when you pay online as well as FREE bike pick-up services while there’s snow on the ground.

Tubeless tire system require a top-up of sealant every few months. This is one of those things you can tackle yourself, learn how to do properly at our upcoming maintenance course, or have us do for a small fee. When was the last time you added sealant to your system?

Something big is coming to Dialed Bike Service… and we think you’re gonna want to be in on it. Check out our plans for bike maintenance education in North Vancouver.

So very many things can impact the performance of your brakes. This week Dialed Bike Service is offering a 2-for-1 brake bleed for anyone booking online between Oct 25 and Nov 5. So what does that get you?