‘cadence’ (or pedalling rate) is a measure of angular speed calculated as the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals, or, if you’re a cyclist, it’s the natural pattern and rhythm of life…..
REPAIR/REPLACE
All tyes of repairs undertaken, from broken spokes, bottom brackets, headsets, hub bearings, chainrings, wheels, tyres, brakes (mech/hydraulic), derailleurs etc.
No matter how well you look after your bike, mechanical issues do occur, either through 3rd party intervention or simple material failure.
Let CADENCE help minimise those mechanical issues with targeted repairs to or replacement of key components.
MAINTAIN
From gear indexing (mech/electronic), wheel truing, torque setting thru’ to deep cleaning & oiling/greasing, no job is too big or small.
Prevention is the key to a more trouble free cycling experience.
Regular servicing can help maintain your bike in good running order, minimising wear and tear and preventing more expensive issues from developing.
A regular service schedule by CADENCE, based on how often and how far you cycle, will save you money and heartache in the long term.
DEMONSTRATE
Liaising with local organisations CADENCE can provide basic bicycle maintenance guidance, from on the road inner tube replacement through gear indexing.
Designed to get you up and running again should you find your bike compromised on a ride, with a few things to look out for to help maximise the life of your bike components.
A Brief history…..
Consider how far cycling has come over the last century or two. The earliest forms of the bicycle, then commonly called a velocipede, lacked pedals, and required the rider’s feet to touch the ground in order to generate speed. On flat surfaces, riding a velocipede is not much different than walking, but imagine the impact this invention has on rider when the ground slopes uphill or downhill.
As inventors and innovators struggled to continue improving on this design, new forms of the bicycle appeared, including vehicles with 3 or 4 wheels and bicycles with one large and one small wheel. It was not until the late 19th Century that the design of the bicycle became more like what we have now. during the 1870s when cycling became popular. The chain driven Rover bicycle was first exhibited in London in early 1885 by designer J.K. Starley. This new design allowed for a smaller front wheel (as opposed to the old style ‘Penny Farthing’ type), as the pedals were now attached via chain to the rear wheel. This allowed the overall height of the bicycle to be lowered substantially and they became easier to mount. The Rover became known as the “safety bicycle” due to these improvements and it became a viable and popular mode of transportation for many people.
At CADENCE we’ve had experience at repairing most forms of bike, although 19th century examples may be pushing it a bit.