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Going Fit In Body, Mind, & Connections
Every part of your bike, the chain, the pedals, the brake system, the gears, and even the spokes of your wheels, plays a pivotal role in your journey. Knowing how to maintain and repair these parts can drastically enhance your performance and keep your bike in peak condition, extending its lifespan.
Are you tired of the standard integrated side shifters on most bikes? If so, you might be among the few—myself included—who felt confused by the options out there, did some research, and eventually decided to try bar-end shifters on my old touring bike. Life on two wheels brings so much vibrancy, and riding a bicycle …
Does your bike tire keep going flat with no puncture? Just because you can’t find a visible puncture does not mean there is no leak in the system. Flat tires are an inescapable part of cycling. They can occur at any time, anywhere, and until you fix them, you can’t ride. So, you learn to …
Every cyclist should have different bike tools required to fix your tires or when repairing chains, but not always. Luckily there is a way you can remove and repair the bike chain without any special tool. Bikes are incredible feats of engineering. They seem simple, and yet they are the most energy-efficient mode of transportation …
There are many reasons why people might need to adjust their bike brake. It could be because the brakes are rubbing on the back or on the front rim of the wheel or maybe they were just misadjusted the first time by a novice bike assembler with good intentions. In any case, a bike’s brake …
It’s a frustrating truth that overweight females often struggle the most to find comfortable and durable bike seats. It seems like every seat on the market is lacking in one way or another – either it lasts forever but leaves you in pain during long rides, or it’s comfy but wears out too quickly. As …
Whether you’ve been riding bicycles for a while or you’ve just started biking to curb that pandemic boredom, you’ve probably seen and even lost one or two of these tiny, black plastic caps. These are called valve caps or stem caps. These are used to cover the valve stem of bicycle tires and are usually …
