The best cycling shoes for wide feet create that aaaahh moment when you finally slip into something that fits. And when you lay down serious pedal power, they cradle your…
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Beach Cruiser Vs. Hybrid Bike: What’s Right For You?
Hybrids and cruisers are the go-to options for fun and fitness, but they cater to drastically different preferences. From commuting and errands to riverwalk rambling to occasional trails, I’ve put…
The Best Bike Helmets For Big Heads (Top Picks + Full List)
Fit equals protection, but tracking down the best bike helmets for big heads can be an exercise in frustration. One brand’s XL is too snug…another’s L is somehow bigger…and yet…
The Complete Guide To Bicycle Handlebars
Bicycle handlebars have an enormous impact on your riding experience. The right ones solve posture and handling problems; the wrong ones worsen them. But why are there so many designs,…
The Best Bikes For Heavy Riders: What (And Why) To Buy / Avoid In 2023
As a heavier rider, it can be tough to find a bicycle that gives you confidence. Maybe the salesperson at your local bike shop gets a little awkward when you…
Trek FX Vs. Verve: Complete Comparison! [2023 Update]
The Trek FX, FX Sport, and Verve are fun and practical hybrids with a nice range of spec levels. All three series are appropriate for riding in roughly the same…
Riding A Motorcycle Vs. Bicycle: Ease, Safety, Cost & More
I’m a lifelong cyclist (and bike commuter), but I’ve actually had a motorcycle license for close to 15 years. In fact, one of my first jobs was selling them—and riding…
Single-Speed Gravel & Cyclocross Bikes: The 2023 Round-Up
Single-speed gravel biking isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. But for some us, ditching the derailleur is the ticket to lower maintenance, all-conditions performance. Not to get too metaphysical here, but…
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.…
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…