Bikes and Cycling

Tubeless tires are becoming increasingly popular in cycling. Particularly on mountain bikes and touring bikes. This guide outlines the pros and cons of tube vs tubeless bike tires to help you decide…

Tandem bikes are a unique option for couples, families, and close friends who enjoy cycling together. They work great for bicycle touring as well as recreational riding. Tandems are fast, efficient, and…

When I first discovered bicycle touring and bikepacking, I immediately knew that it was something that I wanted to try. The idea of exploring the countryside under my own power fascinated me.…

Your mountain bike’s suspension fork plays a major role in the handling and comfort of your bike. For years, air forks have been standard in pretty much all disciplines of mountain biking.…

Over the years, I’ve owned about 5 Walmart bikes including a couple of mountain bikes, a BMX, and even a beach cruiser. As a kid, they were the only bikes that my…

For years, air shocks have been standard in mountain biking. Coil shocks were reserved almost exclusively on downhill mountain bikes. Some believed that air shocks would replace coil shocks completely. After all,…

When choosing a bike frame, one of the most important considerations is the material it’s made of. This guide lists the pros and cons of a steel vs aluminum bike frame. We’ll…

After spending a couple of months shopping around for a new touring bike, I ended up snagging a gently used 2017 Fuji Touring bike on Craigslist. During the past 6 months, I…

When shopping for a new mountain bike, one of the more important decisions you’ll have to make is which type of suspension system to go with. This choice mostly comes down to…

In recent years, dynamo hubs have become increasingly popular among bicycle tourists, bikepackers, commuters, and long-distance cyclists. This popularity can be attributed to improvements in efficiency and output thanks to advances in…