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…
Category: Parts & accessories
Do All Bike Seats Hurt? (& What To Do About Yours)
Nothing rains on your parade like a painful saddle. We’ve all experienced it at times. But for some of us, it’s so persistent that we start to take it for…
Derailleur Vs. Hub Gears: What’s Best For Your City Bike?
Derailleurs are lighter, cheaper, easier to fix, and provide a much wider gear range for the price Internally-geared hubs are impervious to weather and require no day-to-day maintenance…but are costly…
Pannier, Basket, Or Backpack: What’s Best For Your Bike Commute?
Every new bike commuter has to figure out the same question: what’s the easiest way to safely haul my things to work? The right set-up makes this a breeze. Carrying…
Your Bike Probably Needs Fenders (But Here’s How To Know)
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 fenders. What gives? They’re so…
Bicycle Dynamo Hubs & Lights (Commuter’s Guide + Recommendations)
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 forget to put them back…
Swept-Back, Drop & Flat Handlebars for Commuting: What’s Best?
The choice of handlebars defines your riding experience more than any other single component. From leisurely cruiser bars to aero racing bars, there’s an incredible range, but they all broadly…
How Set Up Your Bike For Commuting (3 Things You Absolutely Need)
This site talks plenty about gear because, let’s be real, it’s pretty cool. There is an endless array of neat stuff to check out. And when something is part of…
Are Disc Brakes Better On Bikes? (Maybe Less Than You’d Think)
These days, disc brakes are almost universal on mountain bikes, and quite common even on the lightest-weight road bikes. They’re gone from a bit of a luxury to a fairly…
