How to replace a mechanical shift cable
Fixing the cargo bike after hunting for bears
Nov. 22, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Last week my son and I where looking for bears in the local park... a child's fantasy is priceless! Unfortunately, during some off road riding with our cargo bike, one of the cables got tangled up with a sturdy branch! Our wounded carbo bike was in need for a repair!
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