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 …