Quick-release wheels were a mystery to me when I started cycling. I understood the concept and wanted it but wondered, do all bikes have quick-release wheels? No, not all bikes have quick-release wheels. Some still require you to use tools to remove the wheels. In this guide, we’ll be looking at how you can tell […]
When I started looking for my first bike, I was mystified by its gears. Nor was I even sure if all bicycles had gears. So “do all bikes have gears?” is not such a silly question! Let’s break it down. The vast majority of bikes have gears, though there are exceptions. The number of gears […]
Bike tires are great until you get a flat. When that happens, you need to know what you’re doing so you might be wondering “do all bikes have inner tubes?”. The majority of bike tires do have inner tubes, but not all. There are some good reasons why your bikes should have inner tubes and […]
I started my cycling journey while being overweight so this is close to my heart. I found that the more I rode, the more pounds I lost. I’m not talking big rides either. I would try to combine frequent low-impact rides with high-intensity interval sessions thrown in, which worked well to increase my progress. When […]
To get the most out of your hybrid bike tire pressure, you should have the pressure set to 40 - 70 psi. There's more to managing your pressure than just pumping air into softer tires and letting it do its magic. However, it's not a hard job and you can master it quickly. Speaking as […]
Whether you like to ride in a leisurely manner or power through your rides, you may have wondered, “is cycling aerobic or anaerobic?”, is it your lungs or your legs that give you the power to make it to the finish? Cycling is both aerobic and anaerobic. To get the most out of your training […]
If you find that your chain keeps dropping off or coming loose, you will need to tighten it to prevent an accident. As an experienced cyclist who has fixed chain issues on many a roadside, I can tell you that it doesn't mean that there's a problem with the bike. It likely means that there's […]
Removing your old bicycle pedals can seem that a workout in itself and one I haven't always won...until I found out the right way to go about it! Part of the problem comes from the fact that 'righty tighty, lefty loosey' doesn't necessarily apply and I feel like that's been ingrained in us so why […]
Achy neck? Back pain? General numbness? These are all signs that your handlebars on your mountain bike could be too low. Knowing how to raise handlebars on mountain bikes could be your answer. I know this as I suffered from bad back pain for several rides before I figured out what the problem was. A […]
Buying your first bike can be a daunting task. Even if it’s not your first, the endless brands and varieties in the market can even confuse the pros. How good a bike or the brand is doesn’t just depend on the price or “premium” feel. The quality of components, how long they’ve been around in […]
Putting a motor on your old bike is a great step to giving you more speed and your bicycle and new lease of life. I used to snub my nose up at everyone who wanted to have a motor on their bike. Why would you do that? Well, one day I tried a bicycle with […]
If you’re a cycling enthusiast like me, it is always recommended that you learn a few essential skills that might be useful. Replacing or tightening a bike chain, changing a tire, or removing a crankset are a few basic skills you could learn which can help you save cash when it comes to bike repair or maintenance. No […]
If you’ve been infected with the cycling bug like me, then I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of annoying bike grease problems. One of the most persistent forms of stains out there, bike grease can destroy your favorite piece of clothing with just a small prominent spot. It’s quite easy to get a stain […]
Bike chains of the incorrect length can cause serious shifting performance and take out the enjoyment of cycling. Removing a few links from the chain is the answer and it's quick to do! I've been that rider. That rider who ignores maintenance. About to cycle up a hill, change gear and the bicycle takes a […]
A bike can be converted into an e-bike by installing a conversion kit. This will provide the bike with a motor, powering it through either the front wheel or the rear wheel. As a true e-bike convert, I was keen to explore the world of converting your old bike into a powered bike. E-bikes are […]
If you ride a bike, then maintaining brake health should be a top priority, period. Every cyclist should know how to repair bicycle brakes. The effectiveness of bike brakes reduces over time. This can be caused by a variety of things but most of the time it's due to the pads wearing away and the cables stretching […]
Turning left on a bike... sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Well, not quite. Since the general rule is that you should cycle with the flow of traffic, cyclists are supposed to keep to the right side of the street. So a left turn essentially means that you're going up against traffic rather than following it. Sounds scary, […]
