If you're trying to figure out how to fit a road bike or gravel bike, you'll probably be working with a flat top tube (the same height at the handlebar end as the seat end). You should have an inch or two of clearance between your crotch and the top tube, more if the top ...
The best way to figure out the right bicycle size is to try it out in person, at a local bike shop. But that isn’t always possible, and maybe you’re looking at a bike for sale on Ebay or somewhere else online. A good bike shop can help you identify more than just if the fram...
New technologies and designs have made this possible, but it also makes your decision of how to choose a mountain bike more complicated. To get the most out of your hard-earned dollars, it’s important to understand the basics of mountain bike design and be honest about your own riding ...
If you want to head out onto the trails, then a mountain bike is the way to go. Perhaps you’re already into outdoor sports and you want to get deeper into the countryside, or you fancy zooming round your local trail centre or bike park. ...
If the chain you are trying to save does not have a quik link then that is an extra cost to figure... Read more Rear v-brake repair Latest post 1 month ago Hi everyone, I'm new here and I've been trying to avoid taking my bike to a mechanic and save some money. I ...
Here’s a complete guide to battery types for electric bikes, plus how to get the most out of your battery (in terms of battery life and performance).Video: The Differences between Various Electric Bike BatteriesFirst, here is a video about the differences between various electric bike ...
is completely exposed. There are no covers or sheet metal hiding Âany of the working parts that propel you down the road -- on a bicycle, it is all out in the open. Many kids with mechanical tendencies can't resist the desire to break out the tool set and take their bike ...
Today I’m restoring it back to something fitting of the Benotto name. But first I wanted to research and find out the model of my bike. It’s proving really difficult so I’m documenting what I’m learning about Benotto’s and hopefully it will help others identify ...
An illustrated & highly detailed account of building a bike from the ground up for a round-the-world cycling adventure (and then riding it!).
Open the top flap and carefully pull everything out of the box. Apply some grease to the inside of the seat tube, slide the seatpost in to the minimum insertion mark, grease the threads of the seatpost bolt and tighten it just enough so it will hold the weight of the bike. Then cla...