The Norco Scene and Specialized Roll lines are two of the cleverest, most practical, and most needed bikes to hit the market in ages. That sounds like hyperbole since they’re…
Derailleur Vs. Hub Gears: What’s Best For Your City Bike?
The derailleur is a beautifully simple device. These days, even budget ones are more reliable and precise than anything professional riders could get just a few decades ago. However, they’re…
What’s The Easiest Type Of Bike To Ride? (Plus Foolproof Buying Tips)
With every new model year, a barrage of technology and marketing jargon promises a smoother, easier ride. But in reality, the easiest bike to ride isn’t so elusive or high-tech.…
Why Bicycle Weight Matters Less Than You’d Think
It takes all of 30 seconds on a major cycling website to realize that weight is a red-hot topic. When it’s light, it features prominently in every ad and product…
Are Cruiser Bicycles Hard To Ride? (It Depends Where…)
Cruisers are one of the most iconic bicycles styles ever devised. Very few others have the same power to conjure a whole scene in your head. But that doesn’t always…
Why Do Cyclists Have The Seat So High? (Hint: It Might Be An Illusion)
A bicycle seat (or “saddle”) often looks like it’s perched curiously high up. As odd as it might look, that actually serves a practical purpose. But it’s also the result…
Are Surly Bikes Good?
Surly has grown from an obscure, almost cult brand into the most recognized not-quite-mainstream label. Their bikes and brand are both distinctive, to say the last. In this article, we’ll…
Are Road Bikes Hard To Ride? – 5 Things New Cyclists Need To Know
So, you’re ready to get some exercise, or explore your area, or simply get around town. And you see lots of folks in your area on road bikes, so they…
Electric Scooters Are Reliable…But Here’s What To Watch For
If you buy an electric scooter, are you signing up for years of hassle-free travel, costly headaches, or something in between? Expectations are everything. And to help you know what…
Bike Geometry For Everyday Cyclists (Beginner-Friendly!)
Depending on whom you ask, bike geometry either lets you predict fit and ride quality with scientific precision…or it’s some sort of voodoo. Some folks will get hot and bothered…
