If you are considering buying a mountain bike, but also want to put it to use on the road, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. So, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you out. First, the overall winner: Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 is in my opinion the best mountain bike for road use. …
I’ve ridden bikes obsessively all my life, but there was a time a few years ago when I started experiencing numbness in my legs after cycling. Luckily, with research, I was able to pinpoint the causes of this and to nip this in the bud. In this post, I’ll look at: What causes leg numbness …
A numb foot soon turns an enjoyable ride into an uncomfortable one. Everything is fine until you start to feel a slight tingling sensation, which gradually intensifies until your foot goes numb. It is not even cold out, the conditions you associate with numb feet and fingers. However, you most likely push on through to …
One of the more recent additions to the Olympic line-up is BMX, offering riders a chance to shine at the world’s greatest sporting show. But when did it first become an Olympic sport? BMX racing made its debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. There were medal events for both men and women, but BMX …
Riding a mountain bike on the road might sound odd, but it is a fairly common practice, especially since mountain bikes can ride well on both flat and rugged terrains. Mountain bikes can be ridden well on streets and roads, but this is determined by the type of bike chosen. Mountain bikes have good advantages …
Wintertime is my favorite, and there’s nothing quite like the beauty and serenity that cold weather brings. However, I’ve always struggled to enjoy it properly due to Seasonal Affective Disorder. That is until I found out about the various and never-ending benefits of cycling in winter. What are the Benefits of cycling in cold weather? …
Want to pick out a cool name for your new bike but don’t know where to start? We can help! From Greek mythology gods to famous actresses, inordinate objects, and beyond, the world of bicycle names is replete with some smart choices and also some not-so-cool bike titles. Despite that, one thing is pretty clear …
I’ve been riding BMX bikes for years, and one question I get asked a lot by those interested in trying it is – Do BMX Bikes have gears? BMX bikes do have gears. Initially, BMX bikes had a greater gearing ratio of 44/16. But the newer models of BMX bikes have smaller gearing in the …
I’ve been riding BMX and mountain bikes for far too many years, and one rather perplexing phenomenon is the number of BMX bike riders that ride their bikes without any brakes. That leads to the question, do BMX bikes have brakes? More often than not, BMX bikes are equipped with just a rear brake; nevertheless, …
As someone who loves to cycle, I’ve had a lot of bad luck with choosing the right pair of glasses for my face. Most of my rides involve adjusting the glasses or stopping to clean the lenses because they fog up too quickly. This usually happens because the frame is too large to fit, making …