Anyone suffering from sciatica can make it worse in two ways through cycling: either doing too much cycling or having a seat that is too hard. To sort out the seat issue, there are luckily several seats on the market now that are designed for sciatica sufferers. Which is the best of these? The best …
Have you ever thought about using an under-desk bike? If not, then you are missing out on a machine that is highly beneficial, as well as being a whole lot of fun. I tried out an under-desk bike for 7 days before writing this article. For the record, the one I used was the Desk …
With any hobby, there are specialist things you only learn once you start to do it. One such thing to cycling is cycling bibs. Unless you’re an experienced cyclist you will very likely never have heard of them, so today I will explain what they are. Cycling bibs are skin-tight garments used in cycling that …
If you are considering buying a mountain bike, but also want to put it to use on the road, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. So, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you out. First, the overall winner: Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 is in my opinion the best mountain bike for road use. …
As someone who loves to cycle, I’ve had a lot of bad luck with choosing the right pair of glasses for my face. Most of my rides involve adjusting the glasses or stopping to clean the lenses because they fog up too quickly. This usually happens because the frame is too large to fit, making …
For most of my cycling life I’ve carried drinks in cages or bags. For a casual ride with friends, I would store a can in my backpack or pannier. For longer rides, I’d secure water bottles in cages. While both of these options work, there’s something pleasant about going on an easy pedal with a …
Electric bicycles are becoming more and more popular as people understand all the benefits they provide. With the extra boost they provide they have opened the door for many people to begin riding a bike and given some the opportunity to start bicycle commuting. Compared to the large selection of e-bikes on the market, Swagtron’s …
The bicycle valve stem cap is not completely pointless. It has one primary purpose – to keep your tire valves dirt free. That tiny, black plastic cap prevents dirt and grit from getting into the valve and eventually causing a leak. But does a bike tire valve cap have any other use? 100% yes! Bike …
If you’re a regular bike commuter you’ll need to figure out how to you’ll go about cycling in the rain. There are a variety of methods to dealing with rain while cycling, but I wanted to try the poncho approach. I began researching rain capes and ponchos hoping to find one that keep me dry …
Unfortunately, bikes are easily stolen. If they’re not locked down then anyone can jump on the saddle and pedal away. I once witnessed a woman cyclist sitting down at a bench eating a sandwich. Next to her was a beautiful road bike leaning against the bench. Out of nowhere a man snatched her bike, jumped …