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 become 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 …
Have you ever gone to the local bicycle shop to get new tubes and been stumped when asked, “What kind of tubes do you need? Presta or Schrader?” I have been there too! Unsure of which valve is which, I mumble what kind of bicycle I ride and that I need the tube with the …
Years ago when I first started cycling I swore that I would never wear the infamous tight black shorts. I thought they looked goofy, and didn’t want to pedal around in skin tight gear. Now years later I can’t imagine going on a long ride without wearing my cycling shorts. Once I discovered the benefits …
Did you buy a new bike and realize that it doesn’t have a kickstand? It can be frustrating to stop mid-ride, and not be able to stand your bike upright while you’re not on it. If you’ve got your commuter bike loaded with groceries a kickstand can be helpful to keep the bike upright while …
Rust can absolutely destroy your bicycle so that is unusable. When corrosive materials and oxygen interact with metal it can cause a chemical breakdown that we call rust. Water, salt, and other materials can cause any exposed metal on your bike to rust. Rust can quickly spread and eat away at metal, and do permanent …
Over the last few years, folding bikes have grown in popularity. As bike manufacturers have made better and better folding bikes there’s been an increase in cyclists purchasing them. According to market analysts, the folding bike industry will continue to grow until 2028. Cyclists (especially commuters) are realizing there are benefits to owning a bicycle …
My wife and I love to ride bicycles around town. We take them to get groceries, go for leisurely rides together on the bike trail, and even commute to work. She loves to ride her bicycle, but was unsure of whether she would be able to continue to ride when we found out she was …