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How to adjust the gears on your bike

Nothing can be more hassling when you face problems with best mountain bike under 100 gear because it is complaining and difficult to fix in thesame position. Properly indexing gear in thesameposition is one of the critical things for thebike. However, though it is hassled and difficulttask but still you have adjusted the gear on your bike whether you face problem to de-index.

If you know that right way to adjust the gear that would comparatively easy, safe and lowtime-consuming. In this article, I am going to guide by few steps that might show you that how to adjust the gears on your bike.

Step 1: Put your bike on right position

Whether you are planning to adjust your bike gear, you should place the bike in a safe and comfortable position. Unless feeling comfortable, it would be difficult to manage necessary tools. The most suggested position is to put the bike on a higher place around 2 feet from your landing position. However, you can use a stated to hold the bike stand to work on the gear.

Step 2: Run the bike with maximum Speed

Before starting to fix a problem, it is important to know that what is the problem, where is the problem and how much is the problem. However, you should run the bike wheel with maximum speed to identify the problem and it a length. Another important work to do that you have to change the gear with every single gear.

Step 3: Check the gear cable

All the bike riders know that gears handle by a speed cable. Before adjusting the gear it is important to check the gear cable and its length as well as strength. Try to fix the problem primarily by turning cable length. If you find a wrong with the cable, then you should sole it know tarn start on the gears.

Step 4: Remove the gear cable

Before starting to work on gears you have to make the work easy and make a suitable position that you can use to handle the gear. Gear cable is the immediate front before bears. Whether you want to adjust gears, you have to remove gear cable first and index gears and chain comfortably. Although you have to be very careful to open the gear cable lock otherwise, it Cebu be broken by a simple mistake.

Step 5: Index Gears

This is the final step to place every gear properly. When you remove gear chain now, you index the gears one by one at the right position and keep your attention to the chain and gear position that should be made anyway. Here is something to be careful that you might index the chain at the perfect position to ride the bike properly.

Final Step:

Rejoin everything after adjusting your bike gears; this is time to rejoin the other components like gear cable and lock. You have to focus on the cable they should lock with appropriate length. Unless placing with thewronglength, you might face theproblem again to ride on.

Creative Gift Giving Is Easier Than You Think

It’s no secret that shopping for holiday gifts can be overwhelming.The answer to alleviating the stress of thoughtful gift giving comes in a cardboard box.Seriously.Subscription box services are popular options for a "gift that keeps on giving," providing a personalized experience delivered safely every month.In fact, in a survey conducted by the Paper and Packaging Board from August 2015 to November 2016, 82 percent of those surveyed agreed that they could rely on corrugated cardboard boxes to get their merchandise shipped and delivered safely. And 60 percent feel that products that come in paper-packaging tend to feel more premium.Innovations in box and packaging design allow these boxes to delight well past delivery with extended use and upcycling options.Find the perfect gift for your loved one this season with one of these favorites:* KiwiCo (Kiwico.com):For the Kid Who Is Going to Run the World.KiwiCo develops monthly STEAM educational hands-on projects and activities to spark curiosity and creativity in kids aged 0-16+.Each eco-friendly corrugated box is filled with interactive projects to fit a child’s respective age group. As your child or loved one grows, so do the boxes!* Loot Crate (LootCrate.com): For the Pop-Culture Obsessed.Loot Crate is a pop culture- themed subscription box featuring a changing monthly theme that covers all fandoms.These corrugated boxes hit every interest from video games to television and movies. Loot Crate offers an additional perk – the box is part of the monthly theme itself, which is to say, the box transforms into a "bonus" gift with some simple cuts and folds. You have to see it to believe it.* Graze (Graze.com) – For the Foodie.Graze is a subscription box that uses high-quality, nutritionist- approved ingredients to provide wholesome snacks. Graze uses responsibly resourced paper-based packaging to ensure that its products are safe and fresh for consumption.Foodies can subscribe for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries of personalized Graze boxes based on their custom-snack profile.*KitNipBox (KitNipBox.com): For the Cat Lover.KitNipBox is uniquely themed so cats (and their humans!) have something fresh, fun and new to look forward to each month. The design of the box, which can be recycled, is specifically made to fit 95 percent of cats, so they can play with the box and fit inside of it.Additionally, KitNipBox uses specially designed crinkling tissue paper in the boxes, so that the unwrapping experience is even more special for cats and their owners.* Cratejoy (Cratejoy.com):For Everyone.Cratejoy is the world’s premier subscription box website, providing a global marketplace of products.Cratejoy offers a vast selection of uniquely crafted corrugated boxes suited to virtually any hobby, interest or taste.Gifting a subscription box service is an easy yet thoughtful option for anyone on your shopping list! Unbox an experience that will last long past this holiday season. 

It Pays to Prep Your Tires for Winter Roads

Driving safely in the winter can be a challenge, even for the most experienced driver. In fact, an alarming three in five winter drivers (61 percent) have lost control of their car during winter weather, according to a new winter driving survey by Michelin.It comes as no surprise, then, that three quarters of respondents reported feeling nervous on winter roads (77 percent), with 64 percent of drivers saying they avoid winter driving altogether if the forecast predicts snow.But you don’t have to avoid getting in your car in the winter. With a little preparation – starting from the ground up (literally) – you can travel safely even when the weather is less than ideal.”Tires are one of the least-discussed safety devices on your vehicle, so many consumers aren’t aware of just how much they contribute to keeping you safe on the road,” says Ron Margadonna, Michelin winter tire expert.Michelin urges all drivers to use the proper tires for their seasonal climate. Most cars these days come outfitted with all-season tires, but if you live in an area with severe winter conditions (heavy snow, ice or freezing temps), they may not be sufficient.All-season tires are designed to perform well in a large range of conditions, but aren’t built to handle winter’s worst.Alternatively, winter tires such as the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 are designed to perform better in a wide range of wintry conditions, such as wet roads, snow, ice and freezing temps. They also improve your vehicle’s grip and performance in these conditions and shorten your braking distances for better safety.For winter driving safety at all times, practice these additional tips:• Inspect your lights: Examine your headlights and brake lights to ensure that they’re fully functioning. This is especially important during winter fogs or heavy snow.• Make sure your wipers are in proper working condition: Buy washer fluid with antifreeze solution to protect visibility and ensure that windshield blades are in good working order.• Always have an Emergency Kit: Carry an emergency kit with gloves, blanket, flares, a shovel, flashlight, water, extra batteries and cell phone charger, as well as an emergency contact list with important phone numbers.• Check your battery: Battery capacity is decreased significantly by cold weather. Before the winter months, have your mechanic check it to ensure that it’s at peak performance. It’s also a good idea to carry jumper cables in your car, should you ever need someone to give you a boost.For more information, visit www.michelinman.com.

Smarter Driving with a Tachograph Smart Card

Keeping track of your daily work can be time-consuming and difficult, but a Tachograph Smart Card is ideal for managing your haulage work smoothly.

Digital technology has the potential to radically transform haulage work, and one of the latest developments to cause a buzz in the industry is the Tachograph Smart Card. If you’re not entirely sure how this innovation works or how smart it really is, here’s the lowdown on why you should have one and how to go about applying for it.
What Is It and When Is It Needed?
All drivers and people employed in haulage work will be familiar with tachographs, and will know that they’re used to monitor drivers’ hours in line with EU or AETR rules. Most notably, these tools record driving times, speeds and distances travelled. The Smart Card is a pretty simple way of better recording that information, presuming you’re using a digital tachograph. Any commercial vehicle registered on or after 1 May 2006 must be fitted with a digital tachograph – otherwise, analogue versions are used. Smart Cards allow you to store information from digital tachographs about your daily work as a driver, ensuring that you do not exceed the legal number of hours on the road, and that you operate a lawful vehicle.
Anyone driving a vehicle that comes under EU or AETR rules requires a tachograph, but remember that this may not apply to you. Exemptions include anyone driving a vehicle that can’t go faster than 40 km per hour, emergency aid vehicles, breakdown vehicles, certain types of vehicles used in agriculture and several other kinds. Most drivers I speak to, however, see it as good practice to keep hold of a tachograph just in case. This is very helpful, as you may be subject to penalties and sanctions if you’re found without one. Smart Cards are ideal for this purpose, ensuring that you can record information whenever and wherever you go.
How Do I Get One?
Your tachograph Smart Card can be obtained through the DVLA. Simply print off the online form from the DVLA and from gov.uk, fill it in (and attach a photograph) and post it to the DVLA. The same form can also be used if you need to replace a lost, stolen or damaged card, if you need to renew a card that has expired, or if you need to change the details on your card, such as your name and address. If you do lose your card or it’s not working properly, make sure to let the DVLA know immediately.
It’s also important to note that there are different types of Smart Cards available: those for single drivers and those for companies. If you’re applying for a single card, make sure to use the form on the DVLA’s website; there is a separate form if you work for a company. It’s simple!
It’s worth bearing in mind that tachographs are not intended to cause you extra hassle (even if it may seem that way!), but to help you as a driver by following the right number of hours and operating the right types of vehicle – this is truly vital for keeping haulage work moving smoothly. With a Smart Card, you can move between jobs and vehicles with ease and without any worries – and that’s definitely what I’d call smarter driving!

Reassessing Office Culture – The Demise of The Desk Phone

People used to just pick up the phone and resolve work issues on the spot. Today, employees have to choose from among many different communication channels – emails, texts, video calls, chat windows, messenger apps and many more, especially for those who work remotely.
Over the past decade, smartphones and the cloud-based app ecosystem have changed everything about the way we work and live. People have become accustomed to working anytime, anywhere and staying in touch using their own personal devices, customized to their own precise preferences.
Meanwhile, the lonely desk phone sits idly by, collecting dust. Many professionals consider the desk phone an antiquated communication tool that no longer meets the needs of the new mobile workforce.
According to research by IDG, unused phone systems are costing companies an average of $8.1 million per year. Related studies project that three out of four US workers will be mobile only by 2020.
To help businesses everywhere lower their fixed costs and go mobile, one company is reshaping the way small business owners and their employees communicate through an app that transforms employee mobile phones into a full-featured business phone system.
The Spoke Phone app makes it easier to get people talking in real time so they can solve problems faster, strengthen the internal company culture and promote company growth.

Automotive Engine Oil Market Worth $100 Billion In 2017

The latest report from business intelligence provider Visiongain offers in depth analysis of the world automotive engine oil market. Visiongain assesses that this market will generate revenues of $100bn in 2017.

LONDON, UK. 8th March 2017: Visiongain’s new report the Automotive Engine Oil Market Report 2017-2027 Forecasts by Base Oil Type (Synthetic, Mineral), By Engine Type (Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle) & By Region Plus Analysis of Leading Companies indicates that the global automotive engine oil market will see $100bn in spending in 2017.
The lead analyst of the report said: “Tightening, emissions regulations by government, increasing demand for low maintenance and low friction and fuel efficient engines from consumers, and demand for more advanced synthetic oils are all factors driving the automotive engine oil market.  However, growing demand from electric vehicles and counterfeit lubricants remain potential threats to the longer-term market outlook.”
The 144-page report contains 165 tables, charts and graphs that add visual analysis to explain developing trends within the automotive engine oil market. Visiongain provides volume (KT) and market value ($m) forecasts for the period 2017-2027 for the leading automotive engine oil submarkets, namely by base oil Type (Synthetic, Mineral), by engine type (Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas), and by vehicle type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle)
The 144-page report offers market forecasts in volume (KT) and market value ($m) terms for 4 regions and 15 leading national markets and the rest of the world market. In addition, the report contains a dedicated leading companies’ chapter covering 10 companies leading the field in automotive engine oil.
The Automotive Engine Oil Market Report 2017-2027 Forecasts By Base Oil Type (Synthetic, Mineral), By Engine Type (Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle) & By Region Plus Analysis of Leading Companies report will be of value to anyone who wants to better understand the automotive engine oil market and its various segments. It will be useful for businesses who wish to better comprehend the part of the market they are already involved in, or those wishing to enter or expand into a different regional or technical part of the automotive industry.