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  <title><![CDATA[Spoke & Wheel]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Spoke & Wheel is a full-service bike shop on Main Street, Vancouver. Repairs, custom builds, used parts, and new bikes. Open Tuesday to Sunday.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to adjust bicycle brakes yourself]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Brakes that feel soft, pull to one side, or rub constantly are one of the most common complaints we hear. Most of the time the fix is straightforward and doesn't require a trip to the shop. Here's how to work through the most common brake problems.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:16:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to true a bicycle wheel at home]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A wheel that wobbles side to side as it spins is not just annoying. It can cause uneven brake wear and, if the wobble is bad enough, rub against the frame. Truing a wheel is one of the more satisfying home repairs you can do, but it requires patience and the right tool. Here's how the process works.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Gravel riding routes accessible from Vancouver]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Vancouver is surrounded by mountains, which is both the appeal and the problem. A lot of the best gravel riding requires a car shuttle or a very long road climb to get to the good stuff. But there are a few routes that are genuinely accessible from the city by bike, and they're worth knowing about.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Choosing a commuter bike for Vancouver streets]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Vancouver's street grid is mostly flat east of Cambie, but the moment you head toward the hills in Kitsilano or up into Mount Pleasant, the terrain changes quickly. A bike that works perfectly for a flat East Van commute might be the wrong choice for someone riding from Commercial Drive to UBC. Here's how to think through the decision.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:55:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to know when your bicycle chain needs replacing]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A bicycle chain stretches as it wears. The links don't actually get longer. The pins and rollers wear down, increasing the distance between them. Once a chain has stretched beyond a certain point, it starts wearing the cassette and chainrings unevenly, and replacing those is significantly more expensive than replacing a chain.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:57:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[E-bike maintenance: what's different from a regular bike]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An e-bike is still a bicycle, and most of what applies to regular bike maintenance applies to e-bikes too. But the motor assistance means the drivetrain works harder, the battery needs specific care, and there are a few wet-weather considerations that don't apply to unpowered bikes.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:31:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[What actually happens during a custom bike build]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A custom build is not just picking a colour. It starts with a conversation about how you ride, where you ride, and what your current bike does or doesn't do well. From there it's a series of decisions. Frameset, geometry, drivetrain, wheels, contact points. That take a few weeks to work through properly.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:27:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to store your bike over a Vancouver winter]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Vancouver winters are mild by Canadian standards, but they're wet. A bike stored in a damp garage or a poorly ventilated storage locker from November to March will come out in April with corroded cables, seized pivot bolts, and a chain that's turned orange. Most of that is preventable.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
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