The N+1 Rule: How to Justify Your Next New Bike Purchase
The universal cyclist dilemma is simple: you want a new bike, but your brain or budget spreadsheet demands factual justification. We know the N+1 rule (where N is the number…
7 Practical Fixes to Crush Indoor Cycling Boredom
It’s winter, forcing us onto the indoor trainer, and we all know the feeling: staring at the garage wall, pedaling a stationary bike that goes nowhere. That soul-crushing stagnation is…
E-Bikes Are Winning the Battle Against Car Dependency, Study Shows
The results are in… Recent research has revealed something pretty interesting: e-bikes aren’t just fancy toys, they’re actually getting people to ditch their cars more often than you might think….
How to Become a Better Cyclist: A No-Nonsense Guide
I think we’ve all been there? You’re cruising along, feeling pretty good about your cycling game, when someone zooms past you like you’re standing still. Ouch. But here’s the thing:…
8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Gravel Bike
Choosing the right bike can be as complicated as picking a Netflix show on movie night. But if you’re looking for the Swiss Army knife of bikes, a gravel bike…
What You Don’t Need On A Bicycle – The ‘Essential’ Gear That Really Isn’t
Just bombing about town? Not looking to ride crazy distances at a leisurely pace? While the cycling industry would love you to believe otherwise, you really don’t need most of…
Trek Bikes Facts: How a Wisconsin Barn Changed Cycling
Some of the best stories start in unexpected places. For Trek, it was a red barn in Wisconsin. Now they’re one of cycling’s biggest names, but getting there involved more…
Are Single-Speed Bikes Good For Commuting, Or Is It Time To “Gear Up”?
Gears, shifters, derailleurs… modern bikes sure pack a lot of complexity. For those quick rides to work, simpler might just be better. And by “simpler, I mean one single gear….
The Ultimate Road Bike vs Hybrid Showdown (Your Perfect Match Revealed)
Scratching your head in the bike shop? There’s plenty of choice, right?! Things weren’t always this complex. Drop bars meant racing – simple as that. Or you’d choose the practical…
Best Folding Bike: Unfolding The Ultimate Foldable Bicycle
If you never looked closely at folding bikes, you might think they’re all roughly the same. Not a bit of it. They’re as diverse as non-folding bikes. Let’s take a…