Author Archives: Bryan

“Fast and technical is the way Bryan prefers both his rides and wrenching in the Service Department at Braun’s Kitchener location. With lots of years of experience as a mechanic at Braun’s, Bryan is knowledgeable in all areas of bike repair and maintenance. While not wrenching at the shop, Bryan mainly enjoys riding, or relaxing with a good book. Some of his favourite trails include: The Hydrocut, Puslinch Lake, Hardwood Hills, and The Minnesing Bike Trail.”

The Right Bike For You!

Hey everyone,

It has been a long and rainy week, and I have not been able to enjoy as many rides as I normally do. This has allowed me to further appreciate my morning commutes into the shop and made me analyze the many different styles of bikes available and the different applications they are designed for.

In this post, I hope to identify and distinguish between the different bikes that are available and the applications and riding styles for which they are designed. This can be significant when looking at purchasing a bike or when determining if the bike you have is the correct one for you. Read More

Transport Your Ride with Pride!

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Now I know that I am supposed to be discussing bike service techniques, and advice on how to get the most out of your bike components. However there are all these topics that I feel are crucial in order for everyone to enjoy riding even more! Once I knock the main ones off the list, I will discuss more service topics, and filter in my professional experience. Read More

Gearing Up! For the Ride!

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As I was preparing my gear for a ride earlier this week, I began to think… what an awesome topic to touch on as there are so many scenarios to consider when preparing your gear!  Quite often people ride with either far too much gear, or far too little.  Both of which can greatly impact your safety and the enjoyment of your ride! Read More

Hi I’m Bryan

Hey everyone, my name is Bryan and I am one of the lead service technicians at Braun’s Kitchener location. Starting this week, I will begin posting on the blog as frequently as possible, discussing various mechanical, service, and bike related topics. I will try to cover topics in varying detail and explain any terms or phrases which may be uncommon.  When presented with the opportunity to post Read More