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Vintage Bike Restoration: A Complete Guide with Helpful Steps

September 22, 2020 Blog

What comes to mind when you think of a vintage bike? Rust, scratched paint, and damaged components? Well, a vintage bike is more than the scratches and damage you see for the first time. It may be an old bicycle but it can be restored into ...

Can You Pump Up a Car Tire with a Bike Pump?

September 14, 2020 Blog

Bike pumps are naturally meant for bicycle tires. However, what happens when you have a car tire in need of pumping and the only available tool is a bicycle pump? At this point you begin to wonder; can you pump up your tire with a bike pump? The ...

Why Does My Bike Make a Clicking Sound When I Pedal?

September 11, 2020 Blog

The last thing you need when you hit the trail ready and excited to enjoy your long ride is to hear annoying clicking sounds coming from your bike. It’s no surprise why one of the most common questions on most cycling forums is why does my bike ...

How Long Does a Bike Chain Last

September 18, 2020 Blog

Nothing lasts forever. This is the case of the bicycle chain; eventually it will get damaged and require a replacement. However, the chain should serve you for a significant amount of time before a replacement is needed. This leads us to the ...

How to Clean Your Bike the Right Way

September 3, 2020 Blog

Your bike is a precious investment. You normally take it to the repair shop for regular maintenance. But do you take time to clean it properly after every use to ensure that everything runs smoothly? It’s okay to give the bicycle a quick hose ...

How to Fix a Bent Bike Rim in 6 Steps

August 30, 2020 Blog

There are many damages that can be done to parts of a bicycle. Bent bike rims are quite common and sometimes unavoidable. If you ever find yourself with one, you should know how to fix a bent bike rim. You may think that there’s a bike mechanic for ...

Road Bike vs Mountain Bike: Which is the Better Option?

September 20, 2020 Blog

The question of road bike vs mountain bike is nothing new to most people. It’s a tricky question you need to answer if you want to purchase a bike that meets your needs and budget. So how do you figure out which bike is best for you? In this ...

How to Restore a Bike in 8 Steps

September 3, 2020 Blog

Cycling still remains one of the most popular ways of commuting to and from work, exploring the great outdoors, and exercising. However, the high cost of bikes is often a discouragement to many people. The good news is that you can get your old ...

How Do You Find Your Bike Serial Number?

September 19, 2020 Blog

Every bike comes with a unique bike serial number. This is also known as the frame number and it helps to identify it from the rest. The serial number works the same way a car registration number does. But in this case the number isn’t as ...

Top 10 Bike Friendly Cities in the World

September 20, 2020 Blog

Trends in urban mobility come and go but one thing that has stood the test of time is the bicycle. Bicycles have outlasted everything from autonomous cars to hoverboards and segways as the most practical, efficient, and reliable urban mobility ...

How to Improve Pedaling Efficiency and Perfect It

September 10, 2020 Blog

There are a couple of important things that you should know, and also practice if you want to have the best cycling experience. One of these important things involves knowing how to improve pedaling efficiency. The purpose of improving your ...

Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?

September 7, 2020 Blog

Many people naturally assume that DUIs are only applicable to motor vehicles. But, can you get a DUI on a bike? The answer is yes. If you’re stopped by an officer of the law, in any US state, while being under alcohol’s influence, you could get in ...