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
Peloton is the popular in-home, connected workout service that has grown like crazy in the past year. It is not inexpensive, though, so can be a major investment. One of the questions we get most often is “is Peloton worth it?” That is a question we will try to answer in this piece, although we … Read more
I like to call my gravel bike my all-road bike because it goes on just about every kind of road. Mountain bikes, however, can be a little more terrain-specific. And while there is a lot of cross-over between the two types, there are a lot of differences and nuances, too. Keep reading to see just … Read more
There are many reasons cyclists might wear gloves. They can help cushion your hands and prevent callouses. Some cycling gloves are designed to keep your hands warm. Other gloves can give you protection against a spill. The best cycling gloves can do a little of everything. Finding the right glove depends partly on the type … Read more
Cycling is a great workout, giving you an excellent cardiovascular workout without all the pounding that you get from running. But what are the big muscle groups involved when out there cranking on the pedals? Here are the major muscle groups that are getting good work when you bike. Muscles Used in Cycling Quads First, … Read more
There was a time when running or sports watches could only offer time and heart rate, and offered little additional value. Thankfully, those times are long gone. With the proliferation of GPS-enabled devices and better waterproofing, today’s best triathlon watches are quite advanced in their offering and can help any athlete train with more precision. … Read more
Salsa has been making high-quality bikes since the early 80s. The Minnesota-based brand has always focused on making a solid variety of bikes, and today makes some top-notch road, gravel, and fat tire bikes. For the money, we consider it a very good brand. When it comes to Salsa’s road bike lineup, we are big … Read more
