At times you find yourself stuck in a traffic jam. When you look out the window, you see cyclists passing on the roadside, arriving faster than you. Don’t you wish you had that kind of flexibility to maneuver the city? With an electric bike or moped, you can be them. You can take advantage of…
Fat tire bikes are increasingly becoming popular among the new generation of bikers. This model has become favored for off-road riding and bike-packing against the traditional mountain bike. Fat bikes are designed to add fun and uniqueness to your biking adventures. These bikes are a good choice when traversing rugged terrains, snow, or sand. To…
Most people who buy a bike don’t pay much attention to the type of brakes it has. I haven’t in the past. If I liked the bike I bought it. Bicycle brake technology has come a long way over the last 20 years. Bicycle technology is rapidly improving which is also increasing the cost of…
People want alternative modes of transportation. Both the electric bike and scooter qualify. Both are growing in popularity because of the many benefits each offer. However, both are quite different. In fact, they’re very different modes of transportation. I’ve rented scooters. I own an electric mountain bike. Yes, the two are different… quite different. Should…
Everyone knows wearing a bicycle helmet is a smart decision when it comes to protecting your head from injury. In fact, helmets have become such a necessity that wearing one is actually required by law in some areas of the country. Unfortunately, there are literally hundreds of thousands of options out there for bike helmets,…
While every cyclist can agree that bike lubricants are necessary to keep bike chains moving smoothly, some consider them as just that while others are a bit more obsessive. These types of cyclists think of oil for bicycles like how a connoisseur thinks of wine; demanding only the finest quality lubricant for their bicycles. No…
When it comes to the best cycling cleats for beginners, you really have 3 options (or 3 different types of bike pedal systems): Clipless: this is where you are required to wear a special cleat that snaps snuggly into the pedal of the bike; locking it into place. Push: think of your standard children’s bike,…
Ask any professional mountain bike rider what the most important part of a mountain bike is, and most would say the pedals. With that said, because there are so many options to choose from, purchasing the right pedals is easier said than done. On one hand, you have a myriad of clipless pedals; the other…
When it comes to cycling, everyone has their own preference. Whether that means you’re focused on taking your two wheels on the road, through the mud, or up a mountain trail, we all have a preferred cycling discipline that fits our needs and personalities. Besides the fact that all cycling types typically involve two wheels,…
You’ve probably gone most of your life thinking you need a pedal wrench to get your bike pedals off. While this is definitely a good way of doing so, if you don’t have a pedal wrench, you’re still more than capable of taking off your bike pedals with ease. Below, we’ve provided you step-by-step instructions…
It’s still summer, and this time of year always comes with a spike in bicycle sales. However, the bicycle market has truly seen a boom this year, in particular. Many experts are attributing this increase to COVID-19 because people needed to find more creative ways to exercise, fill their free time, and enjoy the wonderful…
Before we get into the wide world of electric bikes, let’s cover the basics of a road bike. A road bike is made for exactly what it sounds, riding on roads! More specifically, it is meant to be the ideal type of bike to ride smooth roads with speed and for long distances. Road bikes…
A mountain bike is a perfect bike for navigating off-road terrain. If you plan on off-roading and hitting the trails with a bike, a mountain bike is pretty much your only option these days. They have many features that make them ideal for handling rough terrains – such as durable frames, suspension, shifting gears, tires…
Last week I had the good fortune to spend 5 days in Whistler, BC. Our main reason for going was to ride the famed Whistler mountain bike park. Actually, not so much for me as much as for my 8-year old son. That said, I had a blast too. Before planning this trip I had…
Before we get into the electric mountain bike, let’s do a quick rundown on mountain bikes in general. Mountain bikes are specialty bikes that are built to handle various types of off-road rugged terrain. This means dirt, gravel, hills, bumps, rocks, even drops, and jumps. Mountain bikes are strong and durable, with enough suspension to…
First of all, just what do we mean by the “fastest” e-bike? Are we talking about a bike with the max top speed, the most acceleration, or simply the most versatile and maneuverable while maintaining speed? In this article, we include a little for everyone. We will start by focusing on the fastest bikes on…
Electric bikes continue to take the world by storm. In pretty much any city you go to, it is a common sight to see someone zipping around on an electric bike. You may have thought of getting one yourself, but like many others, were turned off by the exorbitant price tag. Electric bikes average around…
A mountain bike is an ideal bike for riding off-road, on trails, on hills, and on rough terrain. However, as with anything, not all mountain bikes are made for the same purpose. Some are more adept to different situations. One of the aspects that makes a mountain bike so ideal for off-road riding is the…
We wish we could tell you that choosing a mountain bike was an easy task, but that really isn’t the case anymore! There are simply so many options on the market that a beginner mountain biking enthusiast will find themselves easily overwhelmed. While it is certainly good that there are enough options to find the…
Are you trying to outfit your bike to customize it more for your preferences? Maybe your bike is broken and you want to DIY it. While there are storefronts where you can purchase bicycle supplies, they may not have exactly what you’re looking for. Small specialty bicycle shops may be able to acquire the parts…