There are of course massive benefits to riding both road bikes and cx bikes. But when it comes to raw speed, which is faster? On flat surfaces, a road bike is faster than a cyclocross bike. You can hit speeds of around 55 kph on average while riding a road bike whereas a cyclo-cross bike …
As a frequent bike rider who likes to escape from the crowded city streets and busy roads, gravel riding opened up the opportunity for me to ride my bike with unabashed freedom. And how can you quickly get into gravel biking with minimal money spent? Convert your current bike of course! Converting a hybrid bike …
When you have a strong core, you have better balance, you are less likely to get injured, and you have more support for your spine while cycling. You might have heard of ‘engaging your core’ during cycling. But how do you do this? To engage your core while cycling, maintain an upright posture, keep your …
I grew up watching the Tour de France on TV, with Phil Ligget and Paul Sherwin as my guides. I rooted for a lot of cyclists who ended up winning the race, only to find out that not all of them deserved the victor’s yellow jersey in Paris. Famous Cyclists Floyd Landis, Lance Armstrong, Alberto …
I’ve ridden bikes for several decades, and in that time I’d say 95% of the maintenance time I’ve ever spent on them has been on sorting out issues with the chains. The most common bike chain problems are jammed, broken, or slippery chain, skipping chain, stiff or misaligned chain, etc. In this guide, I’m going …
I’ve ridden BMX bikes off and on since I was a kid, and I’ve tried bikes with a range of different brakes. What are the main types of BMX brake? The seven main types of BMX brakes are Cantilever, V-Bike Brakes, U-Brakes, Gyro Brakes, Coaster Brakes, Caliper Brakes, and Mechanical Disc Brakes. Brakes offer stopping …
In this world of super-complex drivetrains on bikes, have you ever thought about just getting back to basics! I’ve tried out both single gear and multiple gear mountain bike options over several years. What are the pros and cons of single gear mountain bikes? Single-gear bicycles offer more benefits than just cost savings. They help …
Most avid bikers see naming bicycles as desecration while others believe that it is essential to name their traveling companion. Whether you’ve done it before or not, the idea of naming your bike seems incredibly fun and a great way to make it personal. From old pets to deceased loved ones and Greek gods to …
There are some tricks that look tough, others that seem dangerous, but then there are tricks that look outright impossible to do. Out of those, the 11 hardest BMX bike tricks include: No Footer Tail Whip Truck Driver (360 Barspin) Can Can and Nac Nac Euro Table Invert Moto Whip Superman The 720 Double Barspin …
I’ve ridden both a hybrid and a road bike for the best part of two decades, and I’ve thought a lot about the question – which is better over a longer distance. A hybrid is better than a road bike over a long distance if there is any versatility in terrain, and if you will …