This is an overview of the lightest hybrid bikes you can buy in 2023. Back in the day, hybrids were entry-level bikes that looked (and felt) cobbled together from whatever…
Author: Erik Bassett
Erik Bassett is the founder and editor of Two Wheels Better. He draws on three decades of cycling and scooter experience to help you find the right ride, incorporate it into daily life, and safely enjoy the journey.
Single-Speed Vs. Geared Bikes (Complete Beginner’s Guide!)
More than any other innovation, gearing transformed bicycles into the useful, versatile machines we know today. Even so, many riders—including yours truly—like to ride with a single gear, at least…
Why Won’t My Bicycle Shift Gears? (Common Issues Explained!)
Whoever said “it’s as easy as riding a bike” clearly never dealt with one that just wouldn’t shift. It’s extremely frustrating, but fortunately, it’s usually simple to fix. We’ll take…
Why Is My Electric Scooter Going Slow? (5 Things To Check Now!)
It’s frustrating when you could swear your electric scooter’s slower than before, yet nothing is visibly wrong. But what might be going on, and more importantly, what can you do…
How To Turn Your Road Bike Into A Commuter (Complete Guide)
It’s certainly possible to commute on a road bike. It may even be ideal for long commutes of 10–15 miles or more. After all, road bikes are great for fast…
Bike Seat Pain: Why Yours Hurts & What To Do About It
We’ve all dealt with a bit of bike saddle pain on occasion. But for some of us, it’s so persistent that it becomes an obstacle to enjoying cycling—or even getting…
Every Type Of Bike Shifter (Explained For Beginners)
On a bicycle, shifting gears is simply a matter of retracting or releasing derailleur cables. But you might be surprised how many ways there are to accomplish that simple task!…
How To Choose The Best Rain Pants For Bike Commuting (The Features That Matter!)
If you want to cycling to work in normal clothes, then biking rain pants are a must-have. They’re overkill for a drizzle, but worth their weight in gold when the…
Norco Scene Vs. Specialized Roll: It’s Hard To Go Wrong!
The Norco Scene and Specialized Roll lines are two of the cleverest, most practical, and most needed bikes to hit the market in ages. That sounds like hyperbole since they’re…
Derailleur Vs. Hub Gears: What’s Best For Your City Bike?
The derailleur is a beautifully simple device. These days, even budget ones are more reliable and precise than anything professional riders could get just a few decades ago. However, they’re…
