Cross country mountain bikes are great for riders that are going to put in long miles pedaling, and those who prioritize climbing over descending. Modern XC bikes are trending towards the largest mountain bike wheel size, 29”. This is the same rim diameter as the 700c road bike size. ...
hardtail mountain bikes “I want to ride on asphalt!” You want to stay on the road and feel those good rolling sensations, put in the miles and eventually climb some of those famous passes. road bikes “I like the road, but I’d rather be on gravel roads, further away from traffic”...
In addition to appropriate clothing, I also always make sure I have a pair of sunglasses to protect my eyes from the harsh glare of the summer sun. Even on cloudy days, being unprotected in the sun can causeoverexposure of UV rays. In winter I have a pair of goggles and gloves at the...
In this article, I propose lightweight (sub 140kg) low-displacement motorcycles as the ultimate tool for mountain access. Little bikes like this are affordable and nimble, simple and cheap to maintain, and easy to pick up if you go down (Don’t kid yourself… You will go down every now...
but welding is considered unattractive, hazardous to health, and dirty. Fewer and fewer young people want to learn this important trade. Nina also has her doubts. Work in the welding workshop is quite different to what she imagined. But she is amazed by what she sees next: innovative cobot...