Picture this, you fit in your tracksuit, pack your supplies, and fetch your electronic gadgets for vitals… Everything is perfect for you to begin, and then just a few kilometers on the track, your road bike’s tire goes flat as soon as you get comfortable with your pace. The idea of road bike tires going …
Many people get gravel bikes these days for their good level of speed, combined with the robustness you don’t always get from a road bike. But how do gravel bikes compare with road bikes in terms of raw speed? Road bikes are slightly faster than gravel bikes over the majority of surfaces. On flat roads, …
Are you trying to decide between a road bike and a city bike? It can be a difficult decision, as both offer a variety of benefits and drawbacks. A road bike is built for speed and efficiency on paved roads. It is lightweight and requires an aggressive riding position. City bikes adopt a more upright …
Looking to find out what’s the best gear ratio for either climbing or descending hills on your road bike? Here’s the short answer… Lower bike gears are the most suitable when climbing up a steep hill. Shift your chain on a smaller chainring and a bigger cog on the rear cassette. The best bike gear …
With the right knowledge behind you, road bike riders can get the very best out of your cycling cadence. This will help you optimize the power exerted on the pedals, and also your stamina. But what is the perfect cadence for road bikes? For most riders, the best cadence for road cycling is somewhere around …
What is the one thing in your road bike that costs nothing but your bike can’t function without? The answer is simple: the air pressure in your tire. Tire pressure plays an essential role in ensuring your bike performs at its maximum potential. The ideal tire pressure for a road bike will range from 80-130 …
Full-suspension road bikes are the new hot topic in the cycling world and for all the right reasons. The bike is incorporated with the latest suspension design and the most effective rear shock function to ensure your comfort and safety as you embark on new adventures. As a biking enthusiast, I completely understand how exhausting …
So, you have caught a bit of the Tour de France on the television and have decided you want to give a road bike a go, and why not? There’s no doubt it can be exhilarating, and the way in which it can give you a real sense of speed and wind in your hair …
When I first got into long-distance cycling, I wasn’t surprised that I heard people talk about the concept of a ‘cycling marathon’. I found out this was something that didn’t technically exist as a structured competition, but is definitely a concept out there. But what distance is a cycling marathon? It is generally accepted that …
One common question among riders with gravel bikes is can they be converted into a road bike by adding road tires? Road tires can be added to gravel bikes successfully if you want to ride them on the road. A gravel bike with road tires will combine the sturdiness of a gravel bike with some …