Freewheel vs Freehub (How Do I Know What I Have?)
What do you do when you’re riding along and it sounds like someone is eating Doritos inside your rear wheel? Crunch, crunch! If you answered, ‘turn your music up louder’ and keep riding, you’ll probably be replacing your freehub soon. If – like I did recently – you...
How Does Changing My MTB Stem Length Effect My Riding
I could see the hazard down the trail: a tree root followed immediately by an off-camber, hairpin curve. I thought I could handle it, but I couldn’t orchestrate two opposite movements with my handlebars in such quick succession. Halfway into the turn I knew I’d never...
NordicTrack S22i Commercial Studio Cycle Review (One Year Later)
The NordicTrack S22i commercial studio cycle is a top-of-the-line bike for working out. It boasts an excellent set of features appealing to many users. It offers extreme durability and a sturdy overall build. Apart from the build quality, it has: automatic resistance...
The Best Hybrid Off-Road Bike (Budget Model)
A hybrid off-road bike is one of the most popular types of bike for beginners and avid cyclists. While manufacturers initially made bikes to perform only a single purpose, with a hybrid you can get a bike that can conquer all types of road and trails. You no longer...
Should I Put a Kickstand on My Mountain Bike? Pros and Cons
Should I put a kickstand on my mountain bike? Cyclists have debated the answer to this question for a long time now. While some folks say that mountain bikes and kickstands may go together, others don't even want to hear these words together in a single sentence. You...
11 Best Gel Seat Covers for a Comfy Bike Ride (With Video Review)
There are many reasons why cyclists need the best gel seat bike covers. For one, they ride for hours, and if their bike seat is not comfortable, it could lead to a painful sore bum. But since there are many bike seats on the market, picking one that is both...
7 Best V Brakes for Mountain Bike
Brakes are one of the essential components of an MTB. They let you halt your bike if an unforeseen obstacle suddenly shows after passing through a blind spot. If you want an excellent braking system for your MTB, you need to find the best V brakes for mountain bikes....
19 Must-Have Mountain Bike Accessories (Be Ready)
There are must-have mountain bike accessories that you should always bring when you are on a trail. You will have everything you need, from repair and first aid to hydration and food. The Crank Brothers M19 Multitool is something that you should never go without. It...
Barrel Adjusters on Bikes (Fine Tune Shifting and Braking)
The gears and brakes of most bikes use cables. Unfortunately, these cables stretch and wear with time, causing a reduced braking and rough bike shifting. Shifting and braking issues are among the most frustrating problems a biker can encounter. In worse cases, they...