The best way to compare chainring and cassette combinations between bikes is to check their gear inches. They’re very easy to calculate: it’s the diameter of the wheel, times the size of the front chainring, divided by the size of the rear cog. With this information, you can compare ...
How to calculate the gear ratio and spindle size? What type of spindle do you need, and where to find it? How to fix the spindle to the generator? How to fix the friction drive to the bike? The Control Panel Buck and boost converters, dimmer Wind charge controller (for charging lead...
To calculate the gear ratio for your mid-drive e-Bike, you will need to know the motor's RPM (revolutions per minute) and the wheel's RPM. The gear ratio is the ratio of the number of rotations of the motor to the number of rotations of the wheel. You can use an o...
Right-hand shifter controls rear shifting:Push the shift lever behind the brake lever inboard (sweeping right to left) to shift up the cassette into a larger cog (a smaller/easier gear). Push down on the thumb paddle to shift down the cassette into a smaller cog (a bigger/harder gear) ...
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Another approach is to put a small dot of paint on the tire and measure the distance between the marks that the paint prints on the road. With either approach, the rider must hold the handlebars straight while an assistant balances and pushes the bike. Otherwise, the wheel may not follow ...
This is the essential gear we recommend for keeping your kids riding safer, happier, and more confidently. A kids’ bike This one might seem obvious, but every day we see kids struggling to ride small adult bikes. A kids’ bike is built from the ground up to accommodate the size and ...
Helpful Tips on Changing a Road Bike Tire At some point, you’re going to have to replace the tires on your road bike. Even if they don’t puncture, popped tires aren’t the only danger – even themost high-quality and durable tireseventually degrade from wear and tear – and worn-ou...
In this guide, we’ll make sure your tires are not just filled with air but super ready for all the fun rides ahead. Let’s start with the basics of this bike magic – how to inflate your tires. Ready for the ride of your life?
Cadence is a simple, but important thing to consider when cycling. Your pedalling rate impacts your speed, comfort and efficiency on the bike. Getting your cycling cadence right can help you pedal smoothly for hours at a time. But selecting the wrong cadence can lead toseveral types of pain...