Should You Use WD-40 on Bike Chains?
Our bikes do a lot of work to get us to our destinations, and sometimes they get worn down. Often, the bike chain is the first part of a bike to receive friction and dirt buildup. This begs the question: when we…
Are Road Bikes Faster Than Mountain Bikes?
Mountain bikes make it easy to ride in rough terrains and conquer steep gradients. On the other hand, road bikes are made for smooth, paved surfaces. If you’ve not had the chance to compare the two bikes, it’s natural to wonder what…
Bike Wheel Sizes: The Ultimate Guide
Bicycles come in the form of all shapes and sizes, designed to fit the preferences and purposes of different riders. One of the most significant differences when looking into bike specifications is the wheel sizes. Wheel sizes affect how the bike performs…
Can You Ride a Bike While Pregnant?
Pregnancy is an amazing, special time filled with constant changes to your body. If you were relatively active before you got pregnant, you might wonder how much of your routine you can continue with now that you have a baby growing inside…
Quick Release vs Thru Axel: What’s the Difference?
For many years, connecting a wheel to your bike was an easy process that used quick-release skewers. Nowadays, there are many options for attaching a wheel to your bike. In particular, the quick-release skewer and the thru-axle are the two most common…
Cantilever Brakes vs V-brakes: What’s the Difference?
Bike manufacturers have been finding new ways to tweak their braking mechanisms. Most notably, cantilever and v-brakes are the most widely used rim brakes. But what’s the difference? The primary difference between cantilever brakes and v-brakes is how they function. The cantilever…
Caliper vs Cantilever Brakes: Major Differences Explained
Braking systems are essential for keeping you safe on the road, off-road, or on track. Whether you’re brand new to biking or have been riding for years, choosing the right brake for your bike type is crucial to your bicycle’s performance. Among…
How to Prevent Bike Theft: (20 Simple Bike Prevention Tips)
Whether riding a brand-spanking new carbon fiber bicycle or an old clunker, getting your bike stolen is never fun. While some homeowners’ or renters’ insurance does insure stolen bikes, this doesn’t completely absolve the wound of having your bike stolen. Fortunately, most…
28-Inch Bike For What Size Person?
After reading my guide on 24-inch bikes, you’ve deduced that a bike that size doesn’t really work for you. You know you need something bigger, but the question becomes, how much bigger? For instance, is a 28-inch bike right for you? Riders…