Electronic vs Mechanical Shifting: The Honest Pros and Cons
Two versions of the same bike side by side on a website, new or used. Same frame, same wheels, one with cables, the other with buttons, and a price gap…
You’re Probably Using Too Much Chain Lube (Here’s the Right Way)
You know the look. Outer plates shiny with oil, black as tar, and a matching stripe tattooed on your right calf. It feels like diligence. More oil should mean more…
Autoshift Bikes – Do You Need Them In Your Life?
Picture climbing a hill, legs starting to burn, and the bike quietly drops into an easier gear all by itself. No fumbling for the shifter. It just handles it. Okay,…
Bike Chain Skipping – Why Chains Skip And How To Fix It
Picture this: You’re cruising along on your trusty bike, enjoying the thrill of the ride, when suddenly, your bike chain starts misbehaving. It skips between gears without your command, leaving…
What Is A Bike Bottom Bracket? Full Guide
Many cyclists are able to carry out basic repairs on their bike, but some repairs are more of a pain than others. Bike parts that contain bearings tend to annoy…
Bike Chain Keeps Falling Off. Help!
There’s nothing worse than when you’re riding along and your chain keeps dropping off. There are many reasons that can cause your bike chain to fall off, so we’ve made…
How Much Does A Bike Chain Cost?
A bike chain is one of the consumable parts a cyclist must deal with and is probably replaced more often than any other bike bit. Or it should be. While…
How To Shorten a Bike Chain
If you do all your own bike maintenance, or if you run into mechanical problems out on a ride, at some point you’ll probably have to shorten a chain. Unless…
Compact Crankset vs Standard Crankset for Road Bikes
The crankset, or chainset depending on where you’re from, is a vital part of bike specification that radically affects the rider’s experience. Why is it so important? Before the mid-2000s,…
Shimano 105 vs Ultegra Groupsets
Once you have perfected your cycling tan lines the next logical step is to invest in a performance oriented groupset. If you have the pro look, then your bike also…