So you’ve learned the basics: Uphill = shift down, Downhill = shift up.But you have an 18-speed bike and you’re wonderingwhichshifter to use, the left one or the right one? It’s easy: If you need a big change, use your left shifter.If you need a small change, use the righ...
Early motorcycle clutches were operated by a foot pedal in the same way that automobile drivers use clutches. This was awkward and dangerous because it required that the rider's left foot be off the ground when the bike came to complete stop (at an intersection, for instance). British design...
My friend had been feeling down. Defeated. Convinced that she wasn’t capable or deserving of success. I knew better, of course. I’ve known her more than half my life. I’ve watched her rise from an aspiring writer to international best selling author. Countless reasons, I could offer,...
Anyway, the expedition to Norway never happened, instead I had a few tours on the continent and in Scotland over the last few years, and use my bike locally. I researched the reasons for being slow, whether it was the Rohloff, the fat tyres (1.75), the 26″ wheels compared to the 70...
Before youstart riding regularly, check with your doctor, but once you have the go-ahead, we have more senior cycling tips from riders who frequently turn the pedals into their golden years. Let their stories and advice convince you that there’s no better time to get spinning than today....
The spinning rotor has an axle running through the middle that you use to drive a machine. But what if you hold the axle firmly so it can't rotate and switch on the motor? Then the rotor and the stator have no choice but to swap roles: the normally static rotor stays still while ...
Finish your first time trial and, when you’ve wiped the sweat from your eyes, most riders will have the same thought: "I want to go faster!" Learn to hide from the wind Put your bike on the turbo trainer and use a mirror (or record yourself) to tweak your position. - Simon Broml...
If you don’t have atruing stand, lateral, or side to side adjustments can be done using your brake pads as a guide. If truing the wheel on your bike, be sure to deflate the tire before you begin. For radial, or up and down adjustments, you can use an L-square as a guide by ...
If you’re spinning tricks in the park, a thinner frame is also advantageous because it allows you to track the ground better when in the air. But even if you are just sticking to the bunny slopes, increased peripheral vision allows you to see hazards before they become an issue....
What runners need to know about cycling Just like running, cycling requires a bit of sport-specific knowledge. If you’re new to the bike, here’s what you need to know before you hop on and start spinning. 1. Make sure your bike fits you Cycling on a bike that doesn’t fit ...