Flat pedals vs clipless pedals, what’s better? That’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the cycling world. In this post, I dive into the age-old debate of whether clipless pedals are better than flat-platform pedals. Here, you’ll learn the pros and cons of each pedal type. Most importantly, you’ll learn what kind of … Read more
Being able to clip into and out of clipless bike pedals such as SPD pedals and Look pedals is a learned skill. And it’s an important skill. Because there are riding situations where knowing how to clip in and out of SPD pedals fast and safely helps a bunch. A good example is when you … Read more
Bikes look pretty simple, but when you start shopping for replacement bike parts or upgrades, things can get a bit complex and confusing. There’s a ton of stuff to learn before sinking your money into bike rims, bike tires, handlebars, pedals, suspension, saddle, shifters, and everything in between. Hopefully, you’ll learn everything you need to … Read more
Types of Bike Brakes In this guide to different types of bike brakes, you’ll learn what each brake type looks like and how each kind works. There are many bike brake types including coaster, drum, rim, hydraulic, cantilever, caliper, V-brakes, and many others. But in this post, I’ll describe 4 of the most common types. … Read more
Is it safe to ride a bike in the rain? Is cycling when it’s pouring hard good for your bike? What are you supposed to do as a cyclist when it starts raining? In this post, I answer all these questions and more. More specifically, I list down 13 actionable cycling in the rain tips … Read more
When it starts raining, kids get excited and want to get out and play in the rain. But when the first drop hits the ground, most adults get inside and stay there when they could be out having fun. Here are 8 good reasons you really should hop on your bike and embrace that stormy … Read more
In 2020, The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab joined hands with the Insurance for Highway Safety and tested a bunch of road and MTB helmets. When this safest bike helmet testing project was completed, the cycling community got a list of 132 helmets and their corresponding safety ratings. In this post, I sort out the test … Read more
Mountain bike tires have all kinds of knob shapes in different sizes. Each knob shape and size gives you a certain kind of ride experience. Understanding how tire tread patterns work and the various types of knob shapes available can help you match the right tread design to your riding style. Also Read: Best MTBs … Read more
Choosing a replacement bike tire is like choosing a cycling helmet — it can get pretty detailed and a tad confusing. The cycling market is a vast sea of choices, and each of these choices yearns for your attention and dollars. The right bike tire for you depends on the type of bike you have, … Read more
Biking is one of the most enjoyable pastimes ever invented. But rolling around on anything with wheels exposes you to all kinds of risks. You need to gear up using the right protective cycling equipment. You can ignore every other piece of tired cycling advice, but you can’t ignore this: always wear a decent bike … Read more