One of the most common aims is simply to start cycling to work, replacing the crush of public transport or the (financial and environmental) cost of driving. If you’re in the UK, Cycle to Work schemes make this an attractive, tax-efficient way to buy a bike. If you’re not based ...
Numbers on the tool will indicate how worn your chain is and whether it's time to replace your chain. New chain: Chains are speed-specific. So, for example, if you have a 9-speed bike, buy a 9-speed replacement chain. Higher-end chains include special coatings that delay rusting, or...
Bike Wheel Axle Types - Quick Release Skewer vs Through Axel There are two main ways of attaching your wheels to your bike, through axles, and quick releases. Like hub spacing, it’s a good idea to just stick with whatever your bike currently has. That way you won’t have to buy new...
There are always plenty of used bikes on the market. People commonly buy a new bicycle with big plans of getting healthy or getting into cycling only to let the bike collect dust in the garage. Some cycling enthusiasts upgrade often and sell their old bikes. If you shop around, you can ...
Whether you’re a casual urban rider or an enduro athlete, a bike helmet is a must-have. evo is here to help you find the helmet that is right for you!
As it turns out, I learnt about them when I was searching to buy a bike for myself. I then decided to put all that information into an online guide. The Colnago Elegant was definately a model, it was featured in their 1994 catalog and built from Tange prestige competition tubes. ...
One part of my laptop is now newer than the rest of it, which should mean I don’t have to spend quite as much time with two other parts of the computer. But should I feel that good about having to send a second computer from the same vendor back to the shop? I spent a long ...
If your bike boasts Presta valves, here’s a quick guide to opening them up for action: Find the little locking nut at the top – it’s like the gatekeeper. Give it a few turns to the left to loosen it up. It might be a bit tight if your bike has been resting for a while, ...
These instructions are for repairing a rear flat tyre. The process is the same for a front tyre, just slightly easier since you don’t have to deal with the chain and gearing while removing the wheel. 1.Keep the bike right side up, and shift the into the most difficult gear at the ...
In addition to the quality, buying from a well-known brand is also essential for spare parts: if you buy from an unknown brand, at the first break you risk not finding the replacement component, sometimes forcing the cyclist to throw away the entire bike if the part was essential. ...