There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom you get when you’re cycling down a quiet road, the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. Unfortunately, you may only get this experience when there aren’t many cars around. Cycling on busy roads can be dangerous, especially if you don’t know how to … Read more
Bike chain lube is a vital part of cycling. If there are only two things you do regularly, you need to oil the chain and keep your tires inflated. Those two things will solve a large chunk of possible cycling maintenance issues. The good news is that oiling or lubing a bike chain is pretty … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that comes with hitting the open road or a scenic trail on a bicycle. While the rise of indoor bike trainers and apps has growth like crazy in recent years, any cyclist will tell you that they are no substitution for riding outside. Unfortunately, finding good bike … Read more
The Garmin Rally power meter pedal is a cycling gadget that any gear junkie is going to be intrigued by. We were too, so we gave the pedals a 2-month test. Over many miles and many types of rides, here is what we thought: Overview and How We Tested We decided to give Garmin’s Rally … Read more
There are two types of bike stands — those built for storing your bike, and those built for working on your bike. Storing your bike is often best-done up off the floor, allowing for you to make the most of your space, whether it is a garage, storage unit, or closet. Working on your bike … Read more
If you’ve ever owned a bike before, you’ll know how sad it can be to see your once-gorgeous looking bike turn into something rusty and old looking. Even a little patch of rust can randomly show up, creating some cause for concern. Rust on bikes can be caused by many things, ranging from condensation during … Read more
For bike buyers, sellers, online retailers, and cyclists who may want to bring their bike to a destination race or vacation, it’s important knowing how to ship a bike, and how much it might cost. In the realm of online buying and selling, or traveling with your bike, having accurate information about the costs and … Read more
We took a look at all of the car bike carriers on the market, can the best products quickly became pretty apparent. Which bike rack you can use gets a little complicated, though, because the car you drive will impact the rack you can use. When you want to transport your bike, you are going … Read more
“Hole!” I heard it, loud and clear, yelled by the riders in front of me. But I never saw it coming until it was too late. I hit that darned pothole dead on. It was jarring and painful, but somehow I managed to keep the rubber side down and navigate my way through. Unfortunately, I … Read more
Many cyclists add upgrades to their bikes — usually in the form of higher-quality parts than what came stock with the original bike. Some of these upgrades are well worth it, while others are just a smokescreen and a way to get you to spend money you don’t need to spend. Which upgrades are worthwhile, … Read more
