Equipment and Accessories for Your Bike
Want to know more about the best equipment and accessories to make your bike riding cool and comfortable? You've come to the right place for the straight scoop on clothes, tools, high-tech gadgets, racks and packs, extras for your bike and more.
What Kind of Bike Pedals Should You Use?
Bikes use several different types of pedals. This article tells you which is which and helps you answer the question: What kind of bike pedals should I use?
Bikes use several different types of pedals. This article tells you which is which and helps you answer the question: What kind of bike pedals should I use?
Buy Bike Tires
Buying a bike tire shouldn't be too complicated. But there are lots of variables. Width, tread, diameter, material, etc., are all factors that affect performance and durability. Here's what you need to know when buying bikes tires.
Buying a bike tire shouldn't be too complicated. But there are lots of variables. Width, tread, diameter, material, etc., are all factors that affect performance and durability. Here's what you need to know when buying bikes tires.
BMX Protective Gear
Thanks to the exposure BMX is receiving as a new Olympic sport, many people are now wanting to try out BMX for the first time. If you’re one of them, here’s a quick overview of the most important pieces of BMX protective gear to help you avoid injuries while taking part in this excellent cycling sport.
Thanks to the exposure BMX is receiving as a new Olympic sport, many people are now wanting to try out BMX for the first time. If you’re one of them, here’s a quick overview of the most important pieces of BMX protective gear to help you avoid injuries while taking part in this excellent cycling sport.
Top Accessories for Bike Commuters
Bike commuters know about traffic. You know about potholes and rain. You know about the joy of a traffic jam because it lets you actually beat the cars to work. You have the satisfaction of waving a dollar bill at Exxon and shouting "Can't have it!" But why should the ability to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or take an important phone call on the way to work be limited to those unfortunate people…
Bike commuters know about traffic. You know about potholes and rain. You know about the joy of a traffic jam because it lets you actually beat the cars to work. You have the satisfaction of waving a dollar bill at Exxon and shouting "Can't have it!" But why should the ability to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or take an important phone call on the way to work be limited to those unfortunate people…
Best Gifts Under $25
The holidays are here, and that means you are looking for that perfect present for a bike lover. Here are some great gift items all under $25 that will certainly make them merry and bright.
The holidays are here, and that means you are looking for that perfect present for a bike lover. Here are some great gift items all under $25 that will certainly make them merry and bright.
Everything Else You Need on a Bike Ride
In addition to the basics -- tire tools, patch kit, etc., -- there are a number of nifty little things you might want to take on your bike ride to keep you safe and comfortable. Find out here what experienced riders carry that you might never expect to see in their pack.
In addition to the basics -- tire tools, patch kit, etc., -- there are a number of nifty little things you might want to take on your bike ride to keep you safe and comfortable. Find out here what experienced riders carry that you might never expect to see in their pack.
The Seven Things You've Gotta Take When You Ride
When you're out on a bike, you should be as self-reliant as possible. Here are the seven items to carry with you that will help you fix the most common problems you'll encounter when you're riding. They will all fit in a little pack underneath your seat, and won't cost you an arm and a leg.
When you're out on a bike, you should be as self-reliant as possible. Here are the seven items to carry with you that will help you fix the most common problems you'll encounter when you're riding. They will all fit in a little pack underneath your seat, and won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Dressing in Layers
To stay warm when riding in cooler weather, it's important to dress in layers. But what exactly does that mean? Find out here how to dress in layers so you can say warm on the bike when it gets cold.
To stay warm when riding in cooler weather, it's important to dress in layers. But what exactly does that mean? Find out here how to dress in layers so you can say warm on the bike when it gets cold.
What Bike Gloves Are For
Bike gloves - why cyclists wear bike gloves. What bike gloves are for.
Bike gloves - why cyclists wear bike gloves. What bike gloves are for.
Cue Clip Keeps Maps and Directions Handy
The Cue Clip is a simple device that keeps your map or directions handy when you're out on a longer ride. Decidedly low-tech, the Cue Clip is little more than a strip of velcro and a clip. But it works great and keeps your map in front of you, hands-free and handy. Find out more.
The Cue Clip is a simple device that keeps your map or directions handy when you're out on a longer ride. Decidedly low-tech, the Cue Clip is little more than a strip of velcro and a clip. But it works great and keeps your map in front of you, hands-free and handy. Find out more.
Clipless Pedals Explained
Wondering what clipless pedals are all about? Is it worth the money to upgrade? Find out here what the answer is for you.
Wondering what clipless pedals are all about? Is it worth the money to upgrade? Find out here what the answer is for you.