There used to be a time when you’d just pump the tires of your touring bike, and that was all. But, with modern advancements, newer discoveries into the subject of tire pressures have been made. Now, in general, the single most impactful improvement you could make to a bike is its tire pressure. What’s The …
What is the one thing in your road bike that costs nothing but your bike can’t function without? The answer is simple: the air pressure in your tire. Tire pressure plays an essential role in ensuring your bike performs at its maximum potential. The ideal tire pressure for a road bike will range from 80-130 …
Full-suspension road bikes are the new hot topic in the cycling world and for all the right reasons. The bike is incorporated with the latest suspension design and the most effective rear shock function to ensure your comfort and safety as you embark on new adventures. As a biking enthusiast, I completely understand how exhausting …
Many types of BMXs do not have brakes, and there are many reasons for this. Most riders looking to use their bike for freestyling or tricks now opt for a BMX without brakes. Since brake cables often get tangled with twisting handlebars, these bikes are used to make tricks more achievable. I’ll be discussing: BMX …
Coaster bikes are brakes that are activated by pedaling backward. They are sometimes called backpedal brakes. Coaster brakes are the standard brakes found on most kids’ bikes or adult cruiser-style bikes. They are sometimes, though not regularly found on BMX bikes. By nature, they are simplistic and require little to no maintenance. Coaster brakes are …
There is a range of different brake options for bicycles. V brakes and caliper brakes are some of the most common along with disk brakes. There are some reasons why it makes more sense to get one type of brakes over the other, so in this article, I will explain which is better – V …
It’s actually pretty simple to convert a mountain bike into a hybrid, and in this post, I’ll look at exactly how to do it. There are nine simple steps to follow which are: Step Action Technical difficulty Step 1 Adjust the suspensions Medium difficulty Step 2 Install new tires and wheels Medium difficulty Step 3 …
What’s the difference between Peloton and regular spin bikes? Here’s the quick answer: Peloton bikes are ideal for people looking for intense exercise and with a bit of a budget. On the other hand, if you are someone who wants just to build stamina and maintain overall health, regular spin bikes may be a better …
Carbon forks and aluminum forks have many key differences. To put it the most simply: Carbon forks are lighter than their aluminum fork counterparts, but the latter is more durable, allowing them to be used for bikes that can be used to travel in rugged conditions. Carbon or Aluminum? This is a common question that …
Today, bike riders most commonly prefer carbon forks over steel forks when purchasing a bike. This is because carbon forks are not only lighter but also more rigid than steel forks. However, steel forks are more resilient upon impact and much more pliable than carbon forks making them resistant to damage, especially when riding on …