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Kjell Sullivan

REI Bike Technician

Kjell Sullivan is a bike technician at the REI Co-op store in Bend, Ore.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires

    135 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Learn how tire size and width, lug patterns, tubeless options and rubber types can affect performance when you upgrade mountain bike tires.

  • Skills

    Tubed vs. Tubeless: Should I Upgrade My Tires?

    278 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    Learn the pros and cons of upgrading from tubed to tubeless tires and get installation tips if you plan to make the switch to tubeless.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Set Up Your New Mountain Bike

    68 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Learn tips for setting up your new mountain bike, including adjusting saddle height, brake levers, shifters, tire pressure and suspension.