Cycling is increasing in popularity, which is great news for road bike enthusiasts. There is safety in numbers, as well as in education and access to great places to ride. When you’re ready to get out on the road and ride, it’s essential to know how to keep your road bike in top shape to …
Electric bikes have become very popular these days. They’re different from electric cars that have taken the automobile market by storm. While they both use electricity to run, however, there are significant differences between the two. Obviously, it’s because a bike works differently from a car. In fact, electric bikes are different from electric motorbikes …
When it comes to transportation, electric vehicles are taking over slowly but surely. From EVs to electric bikes, many options are available for a more environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly commute. One off-shoot from the same tree is electric mountain bikes or eMTBs. The basic difference between an electric and regular bike is that of a …
Long gone are the days when mountain bikes were “pinked and shrink-ed” in order to create a sense of appeal to the female audience. Nonetheless, as the mountain bike industry progresses in racing, participation, and enhanced opportunities, women-specific mountain bikes and apparel are no longer an afterthought. Rather, they are viewed as a tool for …
As a hobby that people never seem to get tired of, cycling does a brilliant job of keeping us all active without enthusiasts getting bored of their workout sessions. The joy a person gets from exploring the world on a two-wheeled ride without ever worrying about fuel is unmatched. Nothing else feels the same when …
If you are a mountain bike owner, you need to know how to change a mountain bike tire. Flat tires can become a life problem at any point in time, which is why staying prepared can help you save time and money – not to forget the inconvenience. Changing a mountain bike tire gives you …
If you’ve ever used tire sealant or chain lube on your road bike, then you’ve likely contaminated your bike’s brakes without even realizing it. When the disk brakes are dirty, the bicycle tends to make a constant squealing noise which is an indication of failing brakes. Contaminated disk brakes also deteriorate quicker. You can clean …
After an exhausting bike ride, you park your bike and leave to grab a cup of coffee. You lock your bike so it doesn’t get stolen. However, upon returning, you’re can’t unlock the bike lock. You notice the lock has already been tampered with, making it difficult to unlock it. A biker needs to learn …
Like most other machines, motorcycles need certain fluids to run well. In a motorcycle’s case, this is the engine oil. However, it’s not always possible to get your hands on some motorcycle oil. So, is it possible to use the next closest thing: car engine oil? While it might make for a good emergency plan, …
In theory, a road bike can go pretty dang fast. In reality, the answer to this question is tethered to many variables, such as the bike in question, other equipment on it, the rider, his ability, and others. Terrain, of course, matters as well because you can ride faster downhill. Because there are so many …