From the outside, single speed and fixed gear bikes look identical. They both have one speed. All fixed gear bikes are single speed. Not all single speed bikes are fixed gear. It’s important to recognize the difference between the two because both types of bikes offers completely different ride experiences. In this guide, I’ll outline …
Bikes and Cycling
Folding bike touring is becoming an increasingly popular niche in bicycle touring. Folding bikes offer a number of unique advantages over traditional touring bikes. They are easy to transport, versatile, and allow you to travel places that other bikes can’t go. Of course, there are some significant disadvantages as well. Folding bikes are less efficient …
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. Thanks to some performance improvements, coil forks have begun making a comeback. Particularly for enduro and trail riding. This guide outlines the pros …
For years, air shocks have been standard on regular trail bikes and enduro mountain bikes. Coil shocks were reserved almost exclusively for downhill mountain bikes. Some believed that air shocks would replace coil shocks completely. After all, if you walk into any bike shop, you’ll notice that pretty much all the mountain bikes on display …
When I first discovered bicycle touring and bikepacking, I immediately knew that it was something that I wanted to try. The idea of strapping some camping gear to my bike and exploring the countryside under my own power fascinated me. After researching bikepacking bags and panniers and racks, I was kind of turned off by …
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 fun to ride. Of course, there are some disadvantages as well. There is a learning curve to riding tandem. These bikes are expensive …
When buying a new bike, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is whether you want to go with a more road oriented bike or an off-road oriented bike. This guide lists the pros and cons of riding a road bike vs mountain bike. We’ll compare weight, efficiency, handling, durability, versatility, cost, …
When choosing bike wheels, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is which material to go with. Bike wheels are made from either aluminum or carbon fiber. Upgrading from aluminum wheels to premium carbon wheels can reduce weight, increase speed, and improve the overall performance of any bike. There are some drawbacks. …
One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make when choosing an ebike is whether you want to go with a mid-drive or hub motor design. Mid-drive motors are located in the center of the frame, between the peddles and applies power through the chain. Hub drive motors are built into one of the …
Fat bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to mountain bikes for off-road riding and bikepacking. They are fun, unique, and allow you to ride places that no other bike can go, like deep snow and loose sand. This guide outlines the pros and cons of riding a fat bike vs mountain bike to help …