Riding a mountain bike on the road might sound odd, but it is a fairly common practice, especially since mountain bikes can ride well on both flat and rugged terrains. Mountain bikes can be ridden well on streets and roads, but this is determined by the type of bike chosen. Mountain bikes have good advantages …
You love adventure, and you love finding new experiences on your bicycle. But how do you know which bike is the right type for you? What is the difference between mountain bikes and touring bikes? Touring bikes are designed for those traveling by bike over multiple days. Touring bikes are meant to carry lots of …
It is very possible to put drop bars on your mountain bike. Many mountain bikers do exactly this, for a number of reasons (which I’ll go into in a moment). To put drop bars on a mountain bike, you will first need to select the ideal drop bars for you. You will then need to …
Road Bikes are indeed faster than Mountain Bikes. The difference averages out to around a 10%-30% increase in speed. This is impacted by many factors such as weight and aerodynamics. This article explores just how much faster Road Bikes are, and what that actually means for you. There are lots of things to consider, including: …
When I was starting out, I just wanted to get out there with my mountain bike, but I knew that before I stepped into the world of mountain bikes, it was probably best to acquaint myself with all its dos and don’ts (Source). I had to know everything about the bike, the chainrings, and tires, …