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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …