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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!

The Best Side Load Water Bottle Cages for 2023

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
best side load water bottle cage

This article is about ten of the best side load water bottle cage that every biker can use during the ride. Due to the difference in structure, not all bikes can be mounted with the … Read more

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What to Do with Old Bicycles

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
what to do with old bicycles

Bikes are sturdy machines, but they do get too worn to use. Some people change their priorities and lifestyles, making the bike no longer considered part of their life. Other people simply neglect the bike, … Read more

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120 TPI vs 60 TPI Tires

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
120 tpi vs 60 tpi

The bike’s tire has a more significant role in making every biker safe on the road. Depending on its quality, every tire makes contact with the road differently, protects the inner tube, and holds its … Read more

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The Best MTB Bottom Brackets for 2023

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
best mtb bottom bracket

This article features ten of the best MTB bottom bracket for your mountain bike. The bottom bracket is an integral part of the bike as it connects the chainset to the chainrings and the pedals. … Read more

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How Long do Bike Chains Last

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how long do bike chains last

As the saying goes, the only constant in this world is change, and we can say the same thing to your bike chains. This bike component will not last forever, and there will come a … Read more

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Road Bike vs Cruiser vs Cyclocross Bike

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
road bike vs cruiser vs cyclocross bike

If you are a bike enthusiast, you probably know that there are many types of bikes. On the road, you will likely see a lot of road bikes, cruiser bikes, and even cyclocross bikes. But … Read more

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How to Identify Peugeot Bike Model

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to identify peugeot bike model

If you want to own an iconic and classical bike, owning a Peugeot model must be on your bucket list. After all, this brand was established before the 19th century and has already produced so … Read more

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How to Install Water Bottle Cage on Bike Without Holes

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how to install water bottle cage on bike without holes

A water bottle is an essential tool that you must bring whenever you are doing a bike ride. Whether it is a short ride or a multiple-day long ride, bringing a water bottle is essential … Read more

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How Cycling Changes Your Body

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
how cycling changes your body

Many people are into cycling because of the positive effects it brings to the body. Consistent biking or cycling will get so many benefits to anyone physically and mentally. After all, it is a low … Read more

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11-36 vs 11-40 vs 11-42 Cassette

March 2, 2023 by Patrick Wise
11-36 vs 11-40 vs 11-42 cassette

The bike’s cassette is an integral part of your bike in relation to its speed. The sprockets attached to the rear wheel are called cassettes and usually come in various sizes depending on the bike. … Read more

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