Have you ever thought about using an under-desk bike? If not, then you are missing out on a machine that is highly beneficial, as well as being a whole lot of fun. I tried out an under-desk bike for 7 days before writing this article. For the record, the one I used was the Desk …
Both triathlon and decathlon are just about the most challenging sports out there. But what are the differences between them? Triathlon and decathlon have many differences between them, the main ones being the number of events, the techniques to learn in training, the location of events, how the winner is determined, and the kit required …
Many serious bike enthusiasts are not keen on having a kickstand built onto their bike. It adds extra weight, manages to catch dirt, and will generally get in the way. So, some riders will even remove a kickstand if their bike comes with one. When that’s the case, you need to know about the other …
A calf strain manages to be both painful and annoying in equal measure. It can hurt, but sometimes not as much as other strains, and yet it has this amazing ability to restrict your movement in so many ways. But here’s the big question for us cycling nuts – can you cycle with a calf …
Some people prefer a complete steel frame, whereas others like a complete carbon fiber frame. Carbon fiber in general is lighter and more comfortable to ride than steel. It’s also possible for some parts of a bike to be steel and for others to be carbon. In this article, I will explain everything you need …
There are generally considered to be two types of people: introverts and extroverts. Introverts prefer to do things alone but can also learn to have a lot of fun with other people. Cycling is safer when doing it with others, and that’s the way I usually like to cycle. You can also have a very …
Cycling can involve some impact on the groin area. If you take a bump the wrong way it can hurt and therefore it’s reasonable to assume that it can affect your ability to conceive a child. So, I looked into the scientific research on this topic and today I will share what I found. It’s …
There are many different kinds of brakes that can be used on bikes. Overall, there are two main types, rim brakes, and disk brakes. V brakes and U brakes are both a type of rim brake, and today I will explain the differences between them and why one is used over the other. V brakes …
There are many different kinds of brakes, but the most commonly used are cantilever brakes, V brakes, and disc brakes. Cantilever and V brakes are both types of caliper brakes. As a cyclist or someone who’s looking to get into cycling, it can be confusing which ones are better and why, so today I will …
When it comes to adding lubricant or oil to your bicycle, then you tend to have two names that stand out from the crowd. Those names are 3 in 1 Oil and also WD40. But what’s the difference between the two? 3 in 1 oil is useful as a way of oiling a bike chain …