The importance of having good bike brakes should not be underestimated. After all, being able to bring your bike to a stop in due time can overcome a lot of potential accidents and incidents. You don’t necessarily have to be in traffic to need good brakes; they are also important when you’re riding downhill and … Read more
During your long miles of cycling, it’s very important to stay hydrated. Cycling is an exercise and, just like with every other type of exercise, your body will sweat and eliminate water and it needs to be replenished. If you’re more into recreational cycling, a water bottle may not be all that necessary, but if … Read more
We love to have our trusty bottle of water on hand when we are out riding. There are a few things that are necessary when it comes to cycling, good shoes, comfortable seat, and access to water when you need it. You might have found your way to this article because your bottle holder has come … Read more
As mountain bikers we like to step off the beaten path for a while and get our hands dirty. Riding this type of road isn’t for the light hearted and, with this sport comes scraped knees, bruised forearms and dehydration, if you aren’t careful.Since our love is to ride on the type of terrain that … Read more
The main feature of a decent pair of commuting tires is the grip. Tires that are meant for winter and commuting purposes should be very reliable and quick, as you don’t want it to take forever until you reach your destination. Before going over some of the best tires for city riding or commuting, we … Read more
Out of all the types of vehicles in the world, bikes are most likely to be stolen. It makes sense, considering that stealing a bike is way easier than stealing a car. So, unless you plan to get two guard dogs to keep an eye out for your bike at all times, a GPS tracker … Read more
Bike seats are meant to be comfortable. This is important especially if you’re a new cyclist and have yet to find the most comfortable riding position for you. That’s because a comfortable seat will ensure long hours of pedaling and really good exercise to keep you healthy. When you ride your bike, you are putting … Read more
The chain and drivetrain of your bike are the parts most exposed to moisture, dirt, dust, debris, grit, grime and several other nasty things that can significantly shorter their lifespan and performance. If you don’t clean and lubricate your bike chain on a regular basis, you will be facing problems such as increased wear, chain … Read more
Just like every vehicle you have ever owned, a bike is also one that requires its fair share of maintenance. In fact, you’d be surprised at how long you can prolong the lifespan of your bike components (and of the bike itself), if you clean and lubricate them regularly. So today, we are going to … Read more
If you’re a driver, you’d probably laugh if someone asked you which lights are most important on a car: headlights or taillights. That’s because you understand the role and importance that each of these has every time you’re in traffic and you need to be safe. Since each of these lights has a specific and … Read more