Category: Basics

Pannier, pronounced Pan-yer or pann-ee-ur, is an English spin-off of a French word that initially meant breadbasket. So, to put it simply, if you can attach a rack to your bike, you can carry...

While simple physics says that a lighter bicycle will be faster if all other variables are the same. You need to ask yourself a few questions to determine if a lighter bike is what you’re after or...

Bikes can get pretty expensive. While you can still pick up a basic bike at a department store for a couple hundred dollars, today's fancy bikes can cost more than a car. So what do you get for your...

Surprise! Your bike tires don’t actually have to match. There are plenty of reasons why you might want your front and rear tires to be different in size or tread. Tire selection can be a bit...

You'll occasionally hear cyclists make extravagant claims about the interaction between gears and hills. "With proper gearing, climbing is just as easy as riding on flat ground," they say. These...

E-bikes are perfect for giving you freedom. The motor on an e-bike can help you keep up with a group that likes to go fast, smooth out your commute after a long day at work, and can help you conquer...