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Your Kids First Mountain Bike: Guide for Parents
Discover how to choose the perfect first mountain bike for your child. Learn about sizing, fit, safety gear, and fun trail tips for confident and happy young riders.
Wrench & Roll
Oct 23, 20258 min read


Bike Makes Clicking Noise When Pedaling? Here’s How to Fix It
You are out on a smooth ride, enjoying the quiet road, when suddenly you hear it, a clicking sound every time you pedal. It might be faint at first, but once you notice it, it will drive you absolutely crazy. The good news is that clicking noises are one of the most common bike problems and also one of the easiest to solve once you know what to look for. This guide will walk you through every possible reason your bike clicks when you pedal and show you how to fix it, step by
Wrench & Roll
Oct 23, 20256 min read


How to Maintain Your E-Bike and Make It Last for Years
Learn how to maintain your e-bike the right way with this complete guide from Wrench & Roll Bikes in La Crosse. Discover the best tips for cleaning, battery care, and professional maintenance.
Wrench & Roll
Oct 22, 20256 min read


Scenic E-Bike Rides in the Driftless This Fall
There’s no better season to ride an e-bike in La Crosse than fall. The Driftless Region comes alive with color, the air is crisp, and the...
Olle Spegel
Sep 28, 20252 min read


How to Store Your Bike So It’s Ready Next Season
Not every rider in La Crosse keeps pedaling through the cold months. If you’re packing your bike away for winter—or just taking a long...
Olle Spegel
Sep 28, 20252 min read


How to Prep Your Bike for Cold Weather Riding
For some riders in La Crosse, the biking season ends when the leaves drop. But others keep pedaling through late fall and even into...
Olle Spegel
Sep 28, 20252 min read


5 Weekly Bike Checks That Prevent Big Problems
Most major bike problems don’t come out of nowhere. They start small—a squeak here, a wobble there—and build until you’re stranded...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


How to Wash a Bike the Right Way
After a few rides on the La Crosse River Trail or a weekend exploring Driftless gravel, your bike starts to look like it’s been through a...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


How to Fix Bike Brakes Before They Scare You
Picture this: you’re cruising down Grandad Bluff Road, picking up speed, and when you squeeze the brakes—nothing happens right away. It’s...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20253 min read


How to Fix a Bike Chain (Without Stressing About It)
It always happens at the worst time—you’re halfway up Bliss Road, cruising the La Crosse River Trail, or just trying to get to class, and...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Weekend Getaways on Two Wheels in Western Wisconsin
When the week wraps up and you’ve got time to ride, Western Wisconsin’s Driftless Region delivers some of the most scenic and satisfying...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


College Commuting: The Smart Way to Bike La Crosse
If you’re starting or returning to school at UW-La Crosse, Viterbo, or Western Tech, one thing is certain— biking is the smartest way to...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Fall Biking in La Crosse: Driftless Scenic Loops
There’s a reason so many riders call fall their favorite biking season. The air is crisp, the bugs are gone, and the Driftless Region...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Exploring the Driftless by Electric Mountain Bike
If you’ve ever biked in Western Wisconsin, you know the Driftless Region isn’t flat. The climbs are steep, the trails twist through...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Best Electric Dirt Bike Rides in Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin isn’t just farm fields—it’s Driftless country. That means rolling coulees, steep bluffs, and winding trails that feel...
Olle Spegel
Sep 15, 20252 min read


How to Prep Your Bike for Fall Riding in La Crosse
Fall is one of the best times to ride in La Crosse—cool mornings, golden afternoons, and trails lined with color. But autumn also brings...
Olle Spegel
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Fall Biking in La Crosse: Tips for the Best Autumn Rides
There’s something about biking in La Crosse in the fall that feels almost too good to be real. The air is crisp, the bugs are finally...
Olle Spegel
Aug 28, 20252 min read


The Best Budget-Friendly Bike Gear for College Student
We get it, college isn’t cheap. But staying safe and comfortable on your bike doesn’t have to drain your wallet. At Wrench & Roll, we’ve...
Olle Spegel
Aug 25, 20252 min read


5 Bike Repairs Every College Student Should Learn
Your bike is your freedom in college—your ride to class, your grocery hauler, your late-night pizza run partner. But when something goes...
Olle Spegel
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Best Bike Routes in La Crosse for College Students
Classes, jobs, and late-night food runs—your bike gets you everywhere in college. But La Crosse isn’t just about commuting. It’s also...
Olle Spegel
Aug 25, 20252 min read
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