A coaster brake is not commonly used in bicycles in the US, but it is pretty common among transport bicycles in the Netherlands and Denmark. Basically, a coaster brake is a mechanism attached to the rear wheel that allows a rider to stop or slow down a bike by back-pedaling. And while it’s not as …
Adjusting your brake levers might sound like a trivial thing, but, trust us, it’s a task that is more important than most people think! In fact, we often see it done incorrectly, even among bike enthusiasts who one expects would know better. Indeed, leaving your brake levers in the wrong position will have a negative …
How to Adjust Your Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Levers Read More »
If you’re going to use your bike often—and it’s a safe bet to say that you intend to given that this article caught your attention—then it will be a good idea to learn a few skills that will help you do basic repair and maintenance on your bike. You never know when disaster will strike. …
Yes, we know; Carbon Fiber is the best when it comes to bike frames. Many avid cycling enthusiasts will tell you that. They’ll sing their praises for that wonder material until they become blue. And, to be sure, they aren’t wrong. Carbon Fiber is indeed very popular, and because we already know steel and aluminum …
Titanium Bike Frames, and Why You Might Want One Read More »
The great thing about learning how to measure a bike frame is that you’ll be able to tell the exact size that fits you, or someone else. You could, for instance, be a particular kind of biker who needs the exact kind measure of the frame every time. Knowing what that measure is will, of …
How to Measure a Bike Frame: a Guide to Choosing the Right Frame Size Read More »
We’ve noticed that one common question being asked about BMX bikes is how to make them lighter. We’ve also noticed that very few are sharing instructions on how to do the deed. So, we thought, why don’t we do it ourselves? We are, after all—ba dum dum tss!—bike experts. Well, at least we’d like to …
