By Ryan Pounders | Date: January 31st, 2012
There is a mistaken belief that picking the right bike is easy. Many people just think finding a bike that looks superb and is cushty is all there is to selecting the right bike. However this isn't the case, there are tons of things you want to think about when attempting to find the right bike. There's more to it presently than there used to be. Cycling is growing in popularity in many parts of life, such as sports, past-times, transport etc. We currently have many alternative bikes to make a choice from. Just recently a trend has appeared of folk riding bikes as their main technique of transport. Heaps of families have taken up cycling as a family hobby. Here is how you select the right cycling bicycle for your wishes.
By James Frolsburg | Date: May 10th, 2010
A carbon bicycle frame is definitely a well-liked choice for bicycle professionals and fanatics. The lightweight and strong material provides a design that is popular all over the world. Carbon fiber is a synthetic material, and is made by placing layers of carbon together with the grain in opposite directions. The matter is very light, and the method in which it is made allows for a extremely strong bike.
By John Green | Date: April 19th, 2010
A fixed wheel bicycle is different from a multiple speed bicycle because it has no freewheel. It does not under any circumstances allow the rider to coast. Why? When the rear wheel is in motion so are the pedals. On a one speed, or fixed wheel, the sprocket is directly attached to the hub. A sprocket is a toothed wheel meshed with a chain.
By Nancy Sathre-Vogel | Date: April 16th, 2010
One of the first things that comes to many people’s mind when they think of bicycle touring is discomfort. Perched on a tiny bike seat all day… cooking on a tiny camp stove in the evening… sleeping in an uncomfortable tent at night… But bike touring does not have to be uncomfortable at all – you just have to figure out what you will need to be comfortable.
By Nancy Sathre-Vogel | Date: April 13th, 2010
Panniers (saddle bags for bicycles) are the mainstay for the bicycle tourist. The bulk of your clothes and equipment will be carried in these bags, and the choice of which pannier to buy is a critical one.
By Dan Goulski | Date: April 9th, 2010
If there’s one thing we all have in common, it is our love for gadgets. We love gizmos that make our lives easier. And if you’re a bicycle rider, some gadgets are more than just convenient. Here are some items that no bike rider should be without.
By Nancy Sathre-Vogel | Date: April 5th, 2010
What kind of shoes to wear for your next bicycle tour is a big decision that may dictate many aspects of your tour. Will you wear specialized cycling shoes? Or your old sneakers that have gotten you through many a soccer game?
By Nancy Sathre-Vogel | Date: April 1st, 2010
Traveling on your bike is called bicycle touring. You can tour in a supported tour or unsupported.
By Nancy Sathre-Vogel | Date: March 29th, 2010
Never before have there been so many options for families wishing to get out together on their bicycles. As each family is a unique entity and has needs of their own, there is no one way of biking that is best. Consider the best option for your family!
By Bobbie Noland | Date: March 22nd, 2010
Half of practically every person’s childhood involves riding a bicycle, starting, in fact, with the tricycle. Whether it was on the playground at school, or riding through the neighborhood together with your friends, riding a tricycle in your youth is correct up there in the nostalgia annals with chasing after the ice cream truck as the music blares asserting the ice cream inside, and skinning your knees countless times. For many of us, we rode around on a Schwinn tricycle.