Most of us take up cycling for recreation or fitness, but bikes are every bit as practical as they are fun. Believe it or not, a human being on a…
Category: Bicycles
Should Your Feet Touch The Ground On A Bicycle? (Solved!)
Generally, you should be able to sit on your bike’s saddle and touch at least the front of one foot to the ground. But is something wrong if you can’t…
Is Cycling A Sport Or Hobby? (It’s Up To You!)
Cycling is wildly popular by any measure, and has gotten much more so over the last couple years. It comprises everything from leisurely cruising to elite competition, and a whole…
Do You Really Need Cycling Shorts?
The right apparel can mean the difference between hours of enjoyable cycling versus sheer pain. And you’ve probably noticed that most cyclists (at least more “serious”-looking road cyclists) are usually…
Why Get A Gravel Bike? (Advantages, Issues & FAQ)
Gravel bikes have sold like hotcakes since circa 2014, but the discipline has arguably been “a thing” since well before the first Unbound race (formerly Dirty Kanza) back in 2006.…
Is Skateboarding Harder Than Biking? (I’ve Done Both!)
Skateboarding and bicycling are basically opposites in several ways. Bikes are efficient and capable, but big and complex. Skateboards are compact and cheap, but slow and a bit unsteady. In…
The Lightest Hybrid Bikes Of 2023: Carbon-Fiber Fitness & Commuting!
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…
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…
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…
