Fully-equipped city bikes are fantastic tools for daily life. But they cost a pretty penny. Some of you are working with a tight budget, others are still feeling out this…
Category: Bike comparisons & guides
The Best Commuter & City Bikes For The Money (Top Picks For Every Budget)
The best commuter bikes and city bikes are the reigning champs of sheer practicality. But it’s not all work and no play, either, since the right model can be more…
The Best Budget Hybrid Bikes (That I’d Actually Buy)
Hybrid bikes are the champions of versatility, but there’s more variation than you might expect. Drawing on my personal bikes, test-rides, and extensive research, I’ve rounded up three different but…
Brompton Long-Term Review: A Refined Folding Bike, But Is It Worth It?
If you’re in the market for a folding bike, you’ve probably heard ample about the Brompton. It’s the most iconic folding bike on the market, and doesn’t need much of…
Are Dutch Bikes Any Good?
You’ve seen those classy, upright city bikes cruising along Amsterdam canals. You might even have seen them around town in North America. The quintessential Dutch bike is the symbol of…
Are Rivendell Bikes Worth It? (Owner’s Perspective & 3 Cheaper Alternatives)
If you’ve ever waded into bike geek territory, then you might have stumbled across Rivendell Bicycle Works. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, they make some unique and beautiful bikes for…
How Much Does A Good Commuter Bike Cost?
To a newer rider, most bikes look awfully similar, even though their prices are all over the place. With $99 Wal-Mart bikes on one hand, and $9,999 (or more) marvels…