Most of us take up cycling for recreation or fitness, but bikes are every bit as practical as they are fun. Believe it or not, a human being on a…
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…
Are Cycling Shorts Necessary?
The right apparel can mean the difference between hours of enjoyable cycling versus sheer pain. And you’ve probably noticed that most cyclists (at least more “serious”-looking road cyclists) are usually…
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.…
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…
The Lightest Hybrid Bikes Of 2022: Carbon-Fiber Fitness & Commuting!
This is an overview of the lightest hybrid bikes you can buy in 2022. Back in the day, hybrids were entry-level bikes that looked (and felt) cobbled together from whatever…
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…
Are Folding Bikes Any Good? (Simple Answers!)
Folding bikes are good for almost any non-competitive riding on reasonably smooth ground. And they’re perfect if your trip involves transit or cramped storage. However, small wheels mean a slightly…
