So you’ve turned the pedals and your bike won’t move. The pedals are stuck or the wheel won’t budge. It could be difficult to identify the actual cause as it could be due to a variety of reasons. This could be frustrating if it occurs when you need it most. So why does this happen? …
Why don’t your gears shift at all when you need to most? Not being able to shift can make riding such a hassle, or dangerous. You may end up struggling to climb a hill because your bike can’t shift to the lowest gear. Or you may have less control of the bike going on a …
Bike lovers, we’ve all been there – the moment when you hop on your bike, start pedaling and suddenly notice a strange clicking sound coming from your gears. As you continue to ride, the clicking becomes louder and more persistent, making you wonder if it’s time for a new bike cassette. But how long does …
Thin tires offer a list of advantages over regular tires. They make you go faster, provide better aerodynamics, and have less weight. Also, they often come with run-flat technology. I’ve been riding for over thirty years, and my bike of choice for commuting is still a road bike, largely because of the thin tires. In …
Modern road bike gears can take an age to get your head around! Gone are the days of pushing the lever forward for faster, and backward for slower! Now it’s all about sprockets, and cross-chaining (don’t do it!), and cranksets and goodness knows what else. I’ve been trying to get my head around all the …
If you’re new to biking, you may not be familiar with the concept of low gear. Low gears on your bike are designed to help you ride more efficiently and get the most out of your cycling experience. A bike’s “low gear” is a gear ratio that is simpler to pedal. A low gear uses …
Should you use low gears or high gears on your bike? And when? Well, it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Low gear is the trusty workhorse, ready to take on the toughest hills and rough terrain with its extra torque and control. High gear, on the other hand, is the speed demon, …
Bike gears range from anything from 1 gear to 27 gears, so a 6-speed bike is towards the simpler end of the spectrum. A 6-speed bike is simple to maintain and simple to operate, and yet it does give you enough versatility to cycle on a range of terrains, and up and down slopes. These …
It’s important to find the right bike for you, and 7-speed gear bikes are the perfect bicycle for many people. One of my favorite bikes is a 7-speed hybrid bike, which I’ve had for about three years. It’s a 7-speed hybrid and is probably my favorite commuter bike. In this post, I’ll share my experiences …
Looking to try out a tourer on a budget? Well, if you have any kind of hybrid bike, you can easily convert it into a tourer in 9 simple steps. Converting hybrid bikes into tourers is very achievable as long as you know the tweaks and alterations to make and why you’re making them. In …