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Gears & Maintenance

Bike maintenance is an important practice to ensure your bicycle stays in tip-top shape and running efficiently. With basic preventive maintenance, you can keep your bike looking good and avoid costly repairs down the line. To properly maintain your bike, you should do a full inspection of it at least monthly. These tips all help ensure your bike is in optimum condition to keep you safe while cycling!

What is a Clincher Bike Tire

March 27, 2023March 8, 2023 by Patrick Wise
what is a clincher bike tire

One of the most essential parts of your bike is the tire. In fact, you can only ride your bike or use them on the road with the tire. But have you ever wondered what … Read more

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What To Do With Old Bike Tires

March 6, 2023 by Patrick Wise
what to do with old bike tires

When you say goodbye to old tires, most bike owners do not know what to do next to the old bikes. Some bikie owners will just immediately throw the old tire for garbage disposal. However, … Read more

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Oval Chainring vs Round

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
oval chainring vs round

Without a doubt, a chainring is one of the essential components of your bike. For many years, we have all known its functionality in transferring crank force to the drivetrain. Its round design was very … Read more

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What to Look for When Buying a Used Mountain Bike

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
what to look for when buying a used mountain bike

Are you planning to buy a used mountain bike? If you are, you’ve got to be familiar with what to look for when buying a used mountain bike. This action is essential to avoid buying … Read more

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Mountain Bike Helmet vs Road Bike Helmet

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
mountain bike helmet vs road bike helmet

The helmet is important protective equipment you can use during the bike ride. Whether you are using a road bike or a mountain bike, wearing a helmet is a must for every biker for safety … Read more

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Why Do Cyclist Shave Their Legs

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
why do cyclist shave their legs

When I was still new to cycling, I found it weird to see most of the experienced cyclists having shaven legs. This observation is likely similar to the other newbies who find it odd to … Read more

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Does Hanging a Bike by the Wheel Damage it

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
does hanging a bike by the wheel damage it

Owning a bike is not all about the benefits and the advantages it brings to the table. Bike owners will also have to deal with bike maintenance and storage space so that the bike will … Read more

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How to Wrap Road Bike Bars

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to wrap road bike bars

Wrapping the handlebars of your road bike is essential as it provides comfort by providing a cushion to your hands. It is also very effective in reducing the tension off your hands while on the … Read more

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How to Put Pegs on a Bike

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to put pegs on a bike

Bike pegs were generally intended for BMX bikers to perform tricks and moves that show a flair to the audience. But now, pegs are being used for many purposes, including holding passengers in the back … Read more

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Why are Bicycles so Expensive

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
why are bicycles so expensive

Bike prices vary accordingly depending on the bike type and style. But overall, if you try to analyze the pricing, bikes are not affordable at all, especially to middle-income earners. But why is this so? … Read more

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