How Much a Pro’s Bike Really Costs (You’ll Need to Sit Down)
A rider touches wheels at full speed, carbon snaps across the road, and a fresh bike is in the rider’s hands before the TV camera finds them again. The rider…
Are Carbon Frames Worth It? An Honest Look at the $1,400 Question
You are standing in a bike shop, and the carbon bike costs an awful lot more than the aluminum one next to it. Everyone tells you carbon is better. Nobody…
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. Related: The cycling rituals…
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….