One of the crucial factors to consider if you want to experience comfortable bike rides is your handlebars. They’re either flat or drop bars, each possessing advantages and disadvantages. However, drop handlebars are typical among cyclists, especially road bike users since they allow you to change different hand positions. But before using them, you should…
The choice of cassettes is vast and overwhelming, especially when you are still trying to decide on a particular sprocket combination that best suits your needs. Generally, certain cassettes and sprocket combinations are most suited for mountain bikes or more challenging terrain. Meanwhile, some are better suited for road bikes and less-exerting terrains. Choosing between…
People ride road bikes for different reasons, including being suitable for racing, participating in events, and riding for fitness. There are numerous factors to think about while buying a road bike. The primary considerations are the company producing the road bike, quality, and functionality. It’s also important to consider where and how you’ll ride, as…
It is preferable to contact the manufacturer of your bike for repairs and not local mechanics. Some manufacturers offer a warranty, but before delivering on the warranty, they require their customers to submit specific bike details like serial number, model name, etc. Bike manufacturers engrave the necessary information onto the metal under the bottom bracket,…
Suppose you have ridden your bicycle for about 5000 miles or more; you must’ve experienced a chain binding at one time or another. You’re lucky if the chain doesn’t snag terribly on the sprocket and only makes an irritating noise. But chain binding is easy to prevent, given that your bicycle’s chain is well oiled…
Getting a rim that fits your bike tire is easier said than done as many complexities are involved. One of such intricacies is the rim size, and getting this right is usually key to the best rim-tire combination. If that is the case, what size rim will be a good fit for a 26×1.95 bike…
If you are new to road biking, the first image that comes to mind when you think about a road bike would be the two wheels and the body framework which holds them in place. Yet, other parts play a pivotal role in the cycling process, and it is important to know their names and…
The crankset is an excellent component of your bike that converts the energy from pedaling to motion. It’s a simple part that means a great deal if you enjoy every biking session. The good news is that these cranksets come in different sizes and designs. Two of those designs are the 52/36 and the 50/34…
Bicycles are a quick means of transportation within city centers, on and around the mountain, and one can use them to make a quick dash. A lot comes into play when considering biking for a distance. Have you tried figuring out how long it will take to cover a distance of about 9 Miles on…
Cycling is an exercise better enjoyed at night due to the less traffic and cool weather. However, there are also risks of accidents due to reduced vision. Hence, most cyclists use light bulbs, primarily LEDs, since they shine brighter. However, you may notice your LED light bulb isn’t coming on after multiple attempts. Does that…
