Amanda Whittington
E-bikes are more popular than ever! E-bikes help people ride further, faster, make riding more fun, and help people get on a bike who otherwise couldn’t. And with more manufacturers making e-bikes than ever before, the cost of an e-bike has become much more accessible, as well. We are going to take a look at … Read more
Bikes are often sized in relation to the length of the seat tube. However, the length of your seat tube – or the amount of seat post that sticks out of your bike frame – really depends on your body shape and size. Taller people may need more seat post to stick out of their … Read more
Your bike will likely need regular maintenance and repairs. Your options are to either have some bike tools at home to do the basics, or find a good bike shop to help you out. But what common costs are associated with bike ownership? While prices and services will definitely vary from shop to shop, below … Read more
Mountain bikers have known for a long time that disc brakes have superior stopping power under adverse conditions over rim brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes will magnify the stopping force of your hands, while disc rotors are better at stopping even in mud, wet, and dirt. The technology is trickling over into other riding disciplines, such … Read more
Live in an apartment? You’re likely short on space. So where on earth are you going to store your bike? We’ve collected 8 ideas for you to store your bike in an apartment! 1. Hang the Bike on a Clug (Wall Hook) A simple solution to storing your bike in an apartment is to use … Read more
Creating a route in Strava brings a bunch of benefits to your cycling: it gives me a rough estimate how far you’re going, how long it will take, and how it will meet your workout goals. You can even save your routes with your cycling friends! Start your Route Remember that you’ll need a paid … Read more
Mountain bikes were invented in the late 1970s. And although primitive fat bikes have been around much longer, they didn’t become popular until the modern fatbike showed up on the scene in the late 1980s. But what’s the difference between a mountain bike and a fat bike? In this article, we’re going to take a … Read more
You don’t need an entire bicycle workshop to take care of your bike. But having a few essential tools on hand will help you do some basic bike maintenance and minor repairs, allowing you to fix things quickly and avoiding higher bike shop repair costs. In addition, the right tools can help you salvage a … Read more
When we started preparing for our first 100-mile ride, we knew we were going to need to bring along plenty of food to fuel our ride. Our jersey pockets just weren’t going to cut it – we needed a top tube bag with easy access so we could eat on the bike. Top tube bags … Read more
It’s likely your families, like ours, have a bicycle a piece, if not more. And while they love the option to choose what bike to ride, it poses one colossal problem: there’s no room in your (or our) garage for anything other than all of their bicycles! That’s where a good wall-mounted bike storage system … Read more
