How To Measure Bike Wheel Size
Many casual riders completely ignore the size of their bike wheel size, that is not recommended as that could lead to average experiences…
Techniques
How To Remove Bike Pedals – Bike Maintenance Tips
Casual and Professional Cyclists must possess the necessary skill to remove and change their bike pedals, it could be needed at any moment…
How To Use And Shift Bike Gears
When you shift gears, you choose the level of power you have to exert for a pedal stroke, start from the easier gear, and then work from there. Once you start trying these things out, you will be amazed by the type of gear combinations that you can master. The more you understand about the
How To Tighten A Bike Chain- A Step By Step Guide!
Tune Ups are very necessary for your bike, they keep your trusty iron steed from wearing out! Once you start keeping them…
How To Tune Up A Bike – Bike Maintenance Tips
Tune Ups are very necessary for your bike, they keep your trusty iron steed from wearing out! Once you start keeping them in top shape…
How To Tighten Bike Brakes In 5 Easy Steps
Did you know that adjusting your brakes is very crucial for a safe ride? Regularly maintaining your bike is very necessary…
How To Clean Bike Chain – Bike Maintenance Tips
Riding A Bike Is Easy, Maintaining It Isn’t! There are several things that you need to look out for in a bike…
8 Best Bikes For Exercise To Choose From!
Do you know what’s amazing? Being 50 but still looking like you’re 30! I mean how cool is that? And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money on skincare products to look like Angelina Jolie. All you have to do is get some exercise! That’s right! Exercise can do wonders for your
10 Best Bike Tubes- Inner Tubes To Choose From
A bike tube is an important component of the tire. It helps maintain the optimum pressure. You see, a bike tube fits inside the casing of your tire. When you inflate it, the inner tube will provide support and the outer tube will help the tire achieve more grip. Sounds boring doesn’t it? But there
Wahoo KICKR Core Review- Updated 2024
The Wahoo KICKR Core is one of the best smart indoor trainers! Built by one of the best manufacturers in the world…
8 Best Bike and Cycling Computers – A Comprehensive Guide
Bike Computers help us collect data to improve our performance and health, and this is your ultimate guide on the topic…
Mountain Bike Size Chart, Guide, Frame and Geometry
Getting the perfect mountain bike size can be very tricky, that is why there is a need for the bike size chart….
Bicycle Gear Ratio Dynamic Chart
The calculations below are approximate for 700c & 27 Inch wheels. To calculate the exact gearing, divide the number of chainring teeth by the number of sprocket teeth and multiply the answer by the actual rolling diameter of the tyred wheel. (Divide actual rolling circumference by 3.142 to calculate rolling diameter)
Finding Your Bike’s Serial Number: Importance and More
The Importance Of Bike Serial Numbers Explained! In this guide we will be explaining in depth what bike serial numbers are and what importance they hold.
Bike Storage Ideas – Cycling Gear Storage Ideas From Experts
Getting a bike is easy, what is difficult sometimes is finding a proper place to store it. There are thousands of bikes in the market that one rack or one stand cannot be used for all of them.
Mountain Bike Tire Size Chart: A Guide to Tire Sizes
In the 90’s, when the mountain biking industry experienced a huge boost, Cannondale was the first to use a 24″ rear wheel. They used it in the “Beast of the East” edition. Following suit, Wes Williams, the owner of Willits, advised for what we today know as 29er. Do you know that now there is
Step Through Vs. Step Over Bikes – Which One Is Better?
The design of a bicycle is extremely important, not just for its appearance but also for its performance. Over the years, bicycle designs have evolved greatly, starting from the early 1800s when bikes were made of wood and not used for transportation. In the past two decades, the design and features of bikes have greatly
How to Measure a Bike Frame and Determine Your Bike Size
Bike fitting and sizing is something we have all had trouble with. Even the best fitters in the world who work with all the best triathletes and professional racers at one time did not know their saddle was too high or their frame too small. Now they use laser levels and special electronics to determine
30 Best Bike Brands In The Cycling World
Whenever we set out to make a purchase, different factors influence our buying decisions. Sure, we check the quality and keep in mind the price and our budget. But the very first thing that prompts us to consider the product in the first place is the “Brand Name”. Brand image and association are the main
How To Properly Fit A Bike: Bicycle Fit Explained
No matter how you ride, whether on or off the road, casually or competitively, bicycling is most comfortable when you adjust your bike and its components to fit your body. Fitting your bike will be great for your flexibility, height, and riding style. If your bike fits poorly, it’ll make your riding inefficient, and cause
Bike Size Chart: What Size Bike Should I Get?
Why Trust Our Bike Sizing Guide? You’re probably wondering, “Why should I trust this guide to help me find the right bike size?” It’s simple: We’ve helped millions of cyclists just like you find their perfect fit. This guide has been read by millions of people since we first published in early 2000’s, and we’ve
Read This Before Buying Used Bicycle Wheelsets
Buying second-hand or used bicycle wheels may seem like a really good option for anyone trying to upgrade their metal steed on a budget, but is it? There are bargains to be had out there on eBay and the like. But before you start crawling the Interbike for used bicycle wheelsets, make sure you know
Don’t Buy A New Road Bike, Change The Wheels
Investing in a new bike in the hope you will be able to increase your average speed might work, but there are some other options out there. Some don’t involve parting with any money at all. Basic free upgrades include improving posture, working on your technical riding skills, and strengthening your core muscle groups. Working
The 15 Types Of Cyclists We All Hate
Of course, this is a problem on a website about, and for bikes. There’s a real possibility the list could end up with nothing more than why cyclists rule the world, and car drivers are all morons. But nothing could be further than the truth. Because when you think about it, there are assholes in
How To Do Winter Road Bike Training With Rollers
I still have the beautiful Italian made rollers that I saved up for in my 20s, and also a wind trainer (a rear wheel stabilized in a truss). But more regarding equipment later. I live in an area that has on average 4 meters of snowfall each winter and temperatures routinely get down below -18
The Ultimate Guide To Knowing If You’re Slacker Bike Commuter
Well, for starters, a slacker is someone who uses a bicycle with a more relaxed geometry for daily riding. You can find out a slacker by looking at the head tube angle of the bicycle. It is more relaxed. This angle makes handling more stable, irrespective of the speed you are riding at. That right
How To Do Cycling Recovery Like a Pro
Some of us have been there, (I know I have) just finished with a long ride, raiding the pantry, refrigerator, anything to satisfy that deep hunger caused by an extended stretch in the saddle. While it is no doubt important to refuel our bodies after a long ride, some foods are better than others at
How To Build Your Own Bike- A Detailed Guide
So in this article, I want to begin with the “how” part. If you have read any of my other articles you will know that I truly believe the bike is a utilitarian machine. It is easy to work on, fun to customize, and even more, fun to ride around. Although, building a bike does
How to Choose The Right Bike Work Stand
Are you tired of paying for what seems like something you could do yourself? Interested in giving it a go? Well then let’s start right here and I’ll help you on your way to understanding what it takes to make basic repairs to the machine you love. Like me, you probably started out spraying WD40
The Best Way to Lock Your Bike!
Bikes are simultaneously the coolest thing about being human and at times the most frustrating. Did you remember your lock, your lights…your rain gear? These are things cyclists are constantly forgetting or worrying about. What can we do about it? Good question! I am going to give you the best ideas for protecting your bike
10 Pro Bike Commuting Tips For Beginners
Fellow commuters, I want to tell you something that you will rarely hear from drivers, pedestrians, public transit passengers, and politicians; thank you. Your commitment to pedaling to work every day contributes in big ways to improving the health and well-being of our communities. As someone who recognizes the valuable contributions you are making every
How It Really Is To Manage a Bike Rental Shop (And Why I Quit)
Managing a bike rental shop isn’t a whole lot different from managing anything else. It has its successes and shortfalls, it has tough customers and curious tourists, and there is always going to be a mix of good employees and bad employees. All in all, it is pretty simple yet challenging. There are also major
How To Choose a Dog Carrier or Dog Trailer For Your Bike
If you love biking, and you also have a dog, then the chances are you will never get the 2 of them to mix well together. With all those moving parts, and dogs being what they are; trying to hold a leash with one hand, a handlebar with the other, and not being pulled off
Dave Sherry is Britain’s most hated cyclist
Dave Sherry is being called ‘Britain’s most hated cyclist’ and ‘the most hated man on two wheels’. He is being called these things because he films drivers breaking road laws on his daily commute. Video from his three helmet cameras have secured convictions for 70 drivers so far – and more are sure to come
Real Reasons Why You Are Cycling Slower In Winter
There is frequently much discussion as to why we cycle slower in winter than in summer. There are several reasons put forward for this often-observed phenomenon, some of which are well-reasoned and some of which are pure nonsense. Why Are You Slower In Winters? Some of the reasons put forth for slowness in winter are
Winter Cycling Techniques for Any Kind of Snow and Ice
There are certain winter riding techniques that seem to be useful in many varieties of snow and ice. If you are new to ice biking you may find the collected experiences of dozens of other ice bikers from all over the world used in the first year. These winter cycling tips were garnered from the