Bike lift hoists are perfect for cyclists who live in smaller spaces. Whether you live in a tiny apartment or a home with a garage that is filled to the brim, having more space can be nice. A bicycle can only add the problem as they’re not the easiest object to store. Fortunately, a bike …
It’s not always easy to store bicycles when you’re not riding them. Limited space, full garages, and small apartments can make it very difficult to figure out where to store your bike. One of the common ways of storing a bicycle is by hanging it by the wheels from a wall or the ceiling. This …
If you’ve been riding bicycles for a while you’ve probably had this happen to you. You go to pump up your bike tires with air, and notice that the cap isn’t there. It’s missing! Perhaps it wasn’t screwed on tight enough or maybe you forgot to put it on last time you aired up the …
You love riding your bike, and if you’re a bike commuter you probably try to avoid having to use a car. But there are situations when you’ll need to pack your bicycle into a vehicle. Perhaps you’re traveling, going on vacation, or taking your mountain bike to the local dirt trails. I’ve had times where …
When you’re in the market for a new bike, one of the factors you should consider is a bicycle’s weight. A lighter bicycle will be more efficient, faster, and accelerate quicker than a heavier bike. If you’re riding bikes as a hobby this might not mean much, but it definitely can make a difference in …
You’re on a leisurely bike ride through the neighborhood, and BARK! BARK! BARK! A dog behind a fence is berserk yelping and barking with everything it can muster. Not willing to find out if the dog can get through the fence you pedal fast away. The experience has you wondering though… Can you outrun a …
It’s inevitable. No matter how careful I am to avoid shattered bottles, potholes, or excessively large sidewalk curbs, eventually my tires will spring a leak. Maybe it’s a catastrophic blowout mid-ride, or one too many mysterious morning flats that signal the death of a tube. Replacing an irreparably damaged tube is easy and cheap, but …
One of the most important parts of a bicycle is the chain. There will be a point in time when a chain will break or becomes worn out and must be replaced. Chains don’t last forever, and you’ll need to go to the local bike shop to get a new one. Are you in this …
Have you ever been riding your bike and felt a tingling sensation in your hands? Or maybe your hand started to go numb? This is common with many cyclists, and the good news is that there are ways to prevent numb hands while cycling. It can be scary the first time it happens, because you’re …
I love dreaming about riding and owning new bicycles. If you’re familiar with Bicycle2Work you know that I have a list of dream commuter bikes that I wish were mine. These bikes remain a fantasy, because every time I see a price tag I am reminded that they’re out of my budget. How can anyone …