The Feedback Sports Velo Cache serves as both bike storage and an attractive display for bicycles in a compact space. With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, it’s clear that winter is here. It doesn’t have to mean the end of bike riding season, but it certainly could change how often you’re out in the saddle. And with a little less riding time, finding a way to store your bike for winter might become a priority. Bike storage for small spaces doesn’t have to be a challenge. In fact, many of the best bicycle storage ideas for small spaces are elegant, clever, and display th ..read more

If you have raced cyclocross before, you know how warming up properly is important for a good performance! If you have never raced before, let me give you your first advice: “you should warm-up before the event”. The best warm up for cyclocross depends on your personal physiology, but with a little information and experimenting you can likely land on the perfect formula. Why you should warm-up For cyclocross races, not only is a warm-up important to have your body ready and primed for a good effort, but for most people, a complete cyclocross warm-up also includes a few laps of the course, whic ..read more

Anyone who owns a bicycle knows that a basic bike tool kit is essential for occasional adjustments and minor repairs. Even less experienced mechanics can easily manage some of the more frequent bike maintenance tasks with a small collection of the most used bike tools. So, what would a kit of the most used bike tools look like? Our list of the most commonly used bicycle tools includes the following, which we’ll discuss one by one: Allen (hex head) wrenches, sized from 2mm to 8mm Tire levers Chain installation/removal tool Tire lever Torque wrench Torx head wrenches Screwdriver set The “Y” or ..read more

While most bicycle repairs are performed by professional mechanics at a bike shop or performed in the comfort of a home garage workshop space, there are plenty of occasions when you need to make repairs on the go. Assembling a kit of the best bike tools for traveling will ensure that you’re always prepared for last minute bicycle repairs at a trailhead, on the road, or while traveling. The best bicycle tools for traveling are not the same as emergency tools for road- or trail-side repairs. Ultralight, portable, and compact bicycle repair tools are great for minor adjustments or emergency fixes ..read more

Maintaining your bicycle repair stand may sound like an oxymoron but it is a great way to extend the life of your bicycle repair stand and prevent any unexpected breakdowns when it comes to the night before a big ride or event. Here at Feedback Sports we pride ourselves on our quality repair stands and the ability to repair or replace nearly every part on them. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your repair stand in tip top shape: What you’ll need: A Towel Pledge, Bike polish, or other protectant. Grease (For Sprint) Spray Lubricant Isopropyl Alcohol Keep your repair stand dry and lu ..read more

With bike racing picking back up and World Cup racing of every discipline restarting, we thought what better time to revisit our last trip to Europe. Back in January, Doug headed across the pond to visit some of our distributors in Europe. While there he was able to squeeze in some cyclocross spectating at the Hoogerheide Cyclocross World Cup and the Cyclocross World Championships in Dübendorf. Let’s just say it was no coincidence that the first meeting was set with our Benelux distributor just 45 minutes from the Hoogerheide Cyclocross World Cup course.  Hoogerheide World Cup  Upon ..read more

When COVD-19 first hit back in March, we saw a huge wave of indoor workouts as our training was pushed inside. Everyone was sharing their favorite indoor strength workouts and we all felt inspired to push big watts on the indoor trainer. Later, as summer started to show itself, motivation to go outside and challenge ourselves  was high. Individual feats like Everesting, or doing the longest ride possible took center stage. But now, as events continue to be cancelled, you might be asking yourself : Why am I training? If this is the case, I would first like to tell you that this is normal ..read more

There are many things we need to do to keep our bikes running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. A bicycle safety check is quite possibly one of the simplest and most important bike maintenance tasks that you can do on a regular basis. Not only does it keep your bike safe to ride, preventing unwanted movement in bicycle components like the handlebars or seatpost, but it also prevents creaks and offers an opportunity to inspect your bicycle. Plus, you don’t need many bike tools to get the job done right! Bike Tools You’ll Need  Set of Allen Keys and/or Torx and an 8mm L-Handle for ad ..read more

Inertia – What is it? You might already be familiar with the physics concept of Newton’s 1st Law: objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force, and objects at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. Simply stated, unless an outside force comes into play, things will continue to do what they’re already doing. The property that dictates how much force is required to change their behavior is called inertia. To expand upon this concept, objects can have low or high inertia, relatively speaking. When an object has high inertia, a larger external ..read more

The current global focus on socially responsible activity has us all wondering what we can do to support our family, friends, and neighbors who may be unusually susceptible to health risks. For many, this is simply riding or working on bikes solo, but for some in metropolitan areas, this isn’t an option. So if riding outside isn’t an option today, we hope you’ll enjoy a series of indoor bike trainer workouts from Specialized/Feedback Sports Cyclocross Superstar Maghalie Rochette and her coach David Gagnon (PowerWatts Nord). They know a thing or two about blending hard work and fun, so here’s t ..read more