There is a range of different brake options for bicycles. V brakes and caliper brakes are some of the most common along with disk brakes. There are some reasons why it makes more sense to get one type of brakes over the other, so in this article, I will explain which is better – V …
It’s actually pretty simple to convert a mountain bike into a hybrid, and in this post, I’ll look at exactly how to do it. There are nine simple steps to follow which are: Step Action Technical difficulty Step 1 Adjust the suspensions Medium difficulty Step 2 Install new tires and wheels Medium difficulty Step 3 …
Carbon forks and aluminum forks have many key differences. To put it the most simply: Carbon forks are lighter than their aluminum fork counterparts, but the latter is more durable, allowing them to be used for bikes that can be used to travel in rugged conditions. Carbon or Aluminum? This is a common question that …
Today, bike riders most commonly prefer carbon forks over steel forks when purchasing a bike. This is because carbon forks are not only lighter but also more rigid than steel forks. However, steel forks are more resilient upon impact and much more pliable than carbon forks making them resistant to damage, especially when riding on …
Mountain biking is a great way to get out into nature. Like most types of cycling it’s very fun, and can also be done competitively. There are 3 main types of suspension, 2 of which are dual suspension and full suspension. Today I will explain the differences between them. A dual suspension bike and a …
The gears on a bike can be thought of as different speeds for the same bicycle. For example, a bike whose top gear was 21 would be a 21-speed bike. Likewise, lower numbers on a cycle would represent lower gears, whereas higher numbers represent higher gears. A 24-speed bike would have 24 gears. They usually …
There are four main types of materials used to make bicycle forks. Some have been around for a very long time, whereas, others are quite new technology. Today, I will compare carbon fiber and aluminum forks to provide some concrete facts about which is better for each of the main types of bikes. Carbon forks …
Getting my first hybrid bike was not as easy as I thought. Numerous questions and second thoughts ran through my head, as I penned down all the features that I required in my soon-to-be road rocket. Among other things, I had to find out whether the popular hybrid bikes offered suspension. Many hybrid bikes come …
18-speed bikes and 21-speed bikes are two of the most popular gearing groupset among most cyclists. But what are the main differences between the two? 18-speed bikes are cheaper, suitable for shorter and rougher terrains. On the other hand, 21-speed bikes are faster and smoother but expensive. I’ve ridden both 18-speed bikes, and 21-speed, and …