When riding a BMX bike, safety should be of the utmost importance. A high-quality bike stem can ensure the safety of the BMX rider. The BMX handlebars are connected to the frame through the bike stem. The significance of BMX stems are often overlooked. Although upgrading the frame or the tires may be more fun [...]
When you have been a cyclist for some considerable length of time, you will probably have been involved in one or more clubs or teams for cyclists, and perhaps even been involved in some racing. At that level of riding, and when you find yourself surrounded by other serious bike enthusiasts, you’ll find that your [...]
When purchasing a bicycle, it is always important to make sure you are buying the correct size frame. This will make riding easier, more comfortable and safer. However, when purchasing a bike to be used for tricks like jumping, it can be more difficult to determine the proper size. You want the frame to be [...]
If you do a lot of cycling, either on the roads or on trails, you probably already do a lot to protect yourself from injury. You might wear bright colors to make yourself stand out to other road users. You should be wearing a bike helmet, as most high speed collisions unfortunately end up with [...]
One of the most important considerations when venturing onto the roads on your bike is whether other road users are going to be able to see you. Although you might prefer to be a paragon of fashion, it is far more sensible, if you want to reach your destination in one piece, to wear something [...]
When it comes to cycling, many young parents are forced to choose between their love of the sport and the care of their children. In today’s economy, most households have two working parents and this can be a strain when it comes to child care, especially when you are trying to squeeze in some personal [...]
As you become a better cyclist then you will start riding with better cyclists and therefore be exposed to more advanced techniques than you were when you first started riding. One of the most common upgrades that a cyclist makes as they advance is to begin riding clipless pedals. If you aren’t familiar with a [...]
An indoor bike trainer like the CycleOps Fluid 2 bike trainer can be a godsend for a cyclist who is looking to stay in shape over the cold winter months or even to your average joe who just wants to lose some weight and stay in shape. If you aren’t familiar with indoor bike trainers [...]
As the cold wintery weather sets in and the temperatures start to plummet, the typical cyclist will face two choices, either try to maintain fitness in a gym or purchase an indoor bike trainer like a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. If you aren’t familiar with these types of bike trainers then we will discuss the [...]