Hybrid bikes make riding easy and fun. There are many options, too, from handlebars to geometry and even the drivetrain. But how do you know which drivetrain is best for your hybrid bike? For hybrids, a 1x drivetrain makes your bike lighter and easier to shift. It will also reduce the chance of dropping your …
Oh yeah, gravel is where it’s at! Gravel biking gives you that sense of adventure, tough workout and tests your skills. Bike manufacturers are quickly hopping on the bandwagon with all kinds of fresh new gravel bikes, including bikes with gravel-specific drivetrains. Mountain bikes have long touted the benefits of a 1x drivetrain, but now …
The trend of 1x drivetrains started with mountain bikes and then slowly oozed into the Cyclocross world. Now, roadies are beginning to discover the benefits – and drawbacks – of using a 1x drive train on their road bikes, as well. While it is an excellent option for many circumstances, is this type of drive …
If you have a sense of adventure, you might love gravel biking. I was utterly amazed when I got my first gravel bike. Sure, it could ride on the road, but it could also head off the beaten path to gravel-covered streets, dirt pack, trails and do it all with ease. But like me, you …
What do you do when the road bike season is winding down, but you aren’t ready to give it up? You try cyclocross, of course! Cyclocross is a fun and exciting way to extend your riding season, plus it gives you a great workout! But if you are anything like me, you have a lot of …
When we were kids, we rode a fixed gear bike. We pedaled harder and slower to go uphill and to go downhill. Finally, we just coasted and let the terrain pull us along. And on the flats, we flew! We pedaled as fast and hard as our little feet would go. Now that we have …
You love adventure, and you love finding new experiences on your bicycle. But how do you know which bike is the right type for you? What is the difference between mountain bikes and touring bikes? Touring bikes are designed for those traveling by bike over multiple days. Touring bikes are meant to carry lots of …
Low-intensity workouts are an important part of every cyclist’s training plan. Our bodies simply weren’t made to sustain a high volume of high-intensity work all of the time. But what makes cycling low-intensity and why is it worthwhile? Cycling is low-intensity when you are riding at an easy, relaxed pace. A low-intensity cycling workout means …
If you could only ever buy one bike, a gravel bike is a great choice. I’ve been riding a gravel bike for a few years now, and with the increasing popularity of gravel and the wide range of options available, you really can’t go wrong investing in a good gravel bike. If you’ve ever been …
Road cyclists are always looking for ways to get better, faster, and stronger on the bike. We’re also looking for ways to improve our ride, have more fun, and stay safe so we can get on the road again. I’ve been cycling on the road for more than a decade, and in that time I’ve …