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14Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Can You Put Panniers On A Road Bike?

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Do you want to be able to take your road bike out on longer rides and adventures, but still be able to carry all the essential gear with you? Well, one way that a lot of riders are finding is useful and effective for packing everything in is by using panniers. Attaching Panniers on a Road Bike will offer many advantages. Let me be straightforward. First, Panniers offer great storage space, along with better scope of organizing the luggage. They are handy for carrying a single large dimension unit. Panniers’ racks contribute to firmness and enhanced balance, which boosts the rider’s confidence. They save effort in packing/unpacking and carrying the luggage significantly. But can you actually use panniers on a road bike? In this post, we'll cover what a pannier…

25Mar 2023 by sonumonu 2 Comments

Fixie vs Road Bike: Are Fixies Faster Than Road Bikes?

Beginners Info, Road Bikes

When it comes to speed, fixed gear ( fixie ) and road bikes have many relevant features in common. They tend to have the same smooth, skinny wheels for reduced road resistance and a more aerodynamic profile. Their frames are lightweight, making it easier to accelerate. But, there is where the fixie stops, and the road bike continues to add more features and attachments. Complex drivetrains feature derailleurs, full rear cassettes, and a stack of chainrings. Rim brakes grip the rims, or disc brakes dominate the hubs. All of this is meant to increase the bike’s performance. The humble, inexpensive fixie lacks all of these bells and whistles, so you would expect it to lag far behind the road bike. But does it? Of the two, which is actually the…

14Mar 2023 by Emily Durant No Comments

11 Best Women’s Road Bikes For Beginners Under $1000

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Want to invest in road bikes that not just perform well but are in your budget? Thanks to the upward trajectory of women’s cycling brands nowadays are producing more bikes specific to women's needs. For a long time, there was a limited number of bikes available in the market for women. Thus lesser choice in hand when it comes to price and features; But not anymore! These aren’t necessarily as many choices when compared to men's bikes but almost 3 times what available 4 to 5 years ago. So there is no better time to buy a road bike and feel the rush of adrenaline in your body for every single meter cycling along the broad roads bypassing the lush green trees. Then keep reading cause we got terrific options…

14Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Gravel Bike vs Road Bike: What’s the Difference?

Beginners Info, Road Bikes

A penny-farthing is as different from a modern bike, as a gravel bike is different from a road bike. The base concept is the same, but then take another look and see the differences. The wheels, pedals, brakes, and obviouYou will notice the tires first ify, purpose. If you put the two bikthe tires first. It will appear it's the only thing you need to buy to turn your old bike into a multitasking machine. However, as you may have suspected, things are not that simple. So, today we will go over both road and gravel bikes their purpose and their major differences. Hopefully, by the end, you will have a better understanding of which one should you buy and become an informed consumer. Gravel bikes are used by professional…

13Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

What Is The Average Weight Of A Road Bike? – 21 Examples

Beginners Info, Road Bikes

One of the most central questions asked when people are buying a bike. Does bike weight matter? That all depends on what kind of bike you want to buy. With average weight for budget lightweight bikes is 38 lbs and 16 lbs for premium road bikes; it's often asked whether it's worth it to invest quite some funds for a 10-20 lbs reduction in weight. A light bicycle is always a good bicycle in that category but not always in general. After all, every pound you save on weight gives you an advantage of 2.5 seconds. This article will go over if bike weight matters. We will also look at 21 examples of bikes and weights. Each brand and type of road bicycle is different. Your weight can even determine…

11Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Best Road Bikes Under $300 : Top Picks for 2023 – Entry Level Bikes

Bike Guide, Road Bikes

Picking a bike to purchase can be an intimidating experience. Thousands of options exist, from costly but professional road bikes to the simplest, no-frills vehicles possible. Prices vary in relation to the feature sets, brand names, and quality. It’s not uncommon for professionals to spend thousands on a bike. It’s just as likely for a novice to buy a cheap bike that provides a horrible ride before falling apart. Yet, a sweet spot does exist. Bikes exist that are both affordable and high quality, and that even feature some cutting edge tech. Fortunately, you don’t have to wade through the endless bike listings trying to find these gems. I’ve gathered them together in a list for you here. The following are the top 10 best road bikes you can buy…