Daily cardio is essential for basic health and function. Bike commuting is a great way to build it into your life. However, it does not provide the strength or mobility…
Category: Bike questions & beginner guides
Should Your Feet Touch The Ground On A Bicycle? (Solved!)
Bikes are amazingly self-stabilizing when you’re moving, but that changes when you come to a stop. It’s important to feel confident and stable when you put a foot down for…
Do Folding Bikes Have Gears?
Folding bikes don’t sacrifice much in order to pack down so tiny. Besides the obvious—small wheels—they’re essentially as capable and full-featured as a standard bike. And that certainly applies to…
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…
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…
Single-Speed Vs. Geared Bikes (Complete Beginner’s Guide!)
Single-speed bikes are slightly cheaper and much easier to maintain (especially in harsh weather) Geared bikes are more comfortable for climbing and faster for descending Fixed-gear bikes have a single…
Think Twice About Buying A Bike On Amazon (& Where Else To Look)
The inventory of most local bike shops pales in comparison to what you see on Amazon. Every common style, from a gazillion brands, often with free shipping to boot. That’s…
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 be ideal for a very long commute (e.g., 10-15 miles or more). After all, road bikes are great for…
Every Type Of Bike Shifter (Explained For Beginners)
On a bicycle, shifting gears is simply a matter of retracting or releasing derailleur cables. But you might be surprised how many ways there are to accomplish that simple task!…
