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If you have a pricey bike that’s meant for touring, chances are, they’ll have a cantilever bike. Many people aren’t very keen on fixing their cantilever bikes due to the unique mechanism that sets them apart from regular rim brakes. With that said, like all kinds of brakes, they also need to be adjusted when … Read more
When you see that your brakes are keeping your bike tire from spinning properly the way it used to, there might be a problem with your disc brakes. Unlike traditional rim brakes, disc brakes are made of different mechanisms in which the braking pads might rub against the rotor. You may also hear that the … Read more
If you have a bike that has side-pull brakes that aren’t hitting the rim evenly, they will need to be adjusted. In this situation, you might have noticed that the brakes are not balanced. For instance, one pad is hitting the rim just fine but the other pad doesn’t do much, causing an uneven action. … Read more
What is a dropper post on a mountain bike? The dropper post is a mechanical setup that allows you to adjust the seat post height of your bike quickly and without having to get off the bike. Usually, dropper posts are controlled similar to a handbrake with a lever that’s installed on your handle. Many … Read more
Minneapolis, a highly-populated city in Minnesota, is highly sought-after for being bike-friendly. They have over 118 miles of bikeways, of which 92 are off-street, they’re a well-renowned place for bike enthusiasts who want to rent their bike if they can’t afford one. So, if you’re spending some time in this bike-friendly city, you might want … Read more
Anyone who is riding a bicycle for the first time, or learning how to ride it, needs to find a bike that’s just the right height for them. So, you might be wondering: what size of bike do I need for my height? Fortunately, we are bike enthusiasts so we wrote this article to help … Read more
Choosing the right bike for your needs depends on whether or not it fits you as a rider. The first step to finding the right bike is to know the size. So, how do you know which size of a bike is for women? In this article, we’ll know all about finding the right size … Read more
Teaching your child a new life skill, such as riding a bike, is quite a rewarding experience. With that said, most parents are often afraid of the many dangers that come into play when a child learns how to ride a bicycle on their own. Learning bicycle riding has many benefits from childhood to adulthood. … Read more
Riding a bicycle safely rests on the proper tire inflation. As with driving a car, you should always inspect your bicycle tires so that they are properly inflated because they will save you dollars on bike repairs (and injuries). No matter how fancy or expensive your bike is, it all comes down to proper tire … Read more
Although bicycles can save the Earth from global warming by reducing carbon emissions, there’s still the problem of broken and unusable bicycles that linger in most dumpsites and vacant lots. These unfortunately abandoned bicycles could still have a purpose – and we’ll cover them in this article. A bike can still have so much purpose … Read more
