Category: Gear & Guides

If you’ve spent much time in large cities, especially in Asia, you’ve probably noticed adults riding surprisingly small-wheeled bikes. Some have the conspicuous hinges of

As a new cyclist, fenders puzzled me. Some bikes include them. Some bikes don’t. And most bike shops have half a wall covered in aftermarket

Folding bikes fit a ton of utility into amazingly little space. That’s mostly thanks to ingenious design, but it also requires some compromises. After owning

Ever forget to charge your lights, or trying to eke a few more minutes out of a super-low beam? Or remember to charge them…only to

Commuting by bicycle is just unusual enough that it’s hard to find good, concise, and practical information. Many of us don’t know anyone who regularly

Like anything you use every day, a commuter bike should be a “buy one, cry once” item. It’s easy to pinch pennies, but that often

For all the benefits of bike commuting, it has some notable disadvantages. And it’s certainly not the typical way of life here in North America–or,

The most practical commuter bike is the one that’s on hand. But if that one is a BMX bike, made for flying around the park

Nearly all bicycles require the rider to shift gears manually, although many bikes have only a single speed and do not shift at all. Shifting