Trainer Reviews, How To Guides & Comparisons
When I first started on turbo trainers, I wondered what tyre I need for indoor bike training. Do I need a special tyre? Or do regular road tyres work on turbo trainers? Short answer: Regular bike tyres will work fine on turbo trainers but road tyres have treads making more noise and accelerating the wear […]
Cycling itself is a fun activity, and mountain biking provides both fun and adventure. But sometimes, we can’t go into the hills and enjoy an adventurous ride because of many different reasons. A turbo trainer is a replacement in situations like these and a great way to practice at home. However, if you haven’t used […]
With such a wide array of helmets available on the market for road cyclists, it can be challenging to choose the one that fits your needs especially if you’re on a tight budget. Generally, spending more money on a helmet won’t make it any safer. In fact, some studies have shown there’s no difference between […]
If you’ve got some new tubeless rims and don’t want to buy new tyres for them, you can use your standard tyres on a tubeless rim. But it depends and it’s very important. It can run the gamut from yes to absolutely not. In this article, I will cover road bikes, MTB, and cyclocross as […]
Turbo trainers are not only good for weight loss but they also help you get fit. We all know that we need to eat less when it comes to weight loss and exercise more. Over the past few years, I have found that a bike trainer is a much better way to exercise at home […]
A clincher tire cannot be mounted on a tubular rim because the channel a clincher tire uses to grip the rim is not present on the tubular rim. Tubular rims are designed specifically for tubular tires, which are torus-shaped and glued to the rim. They don’t have any lips that are commonly found on clinchers. […]
A bike chain should be replaced as soon as you start to see wear. I can’t state “every x kilometres” for chain replacement because chain wear is based on many factors. It is not possible to pin down an exact number of kilometres as every cyclist ride differently. Some ride frequently, change gear too often, […]
We all know that wheels fall broadly into two different types; clinches and tubular. All of these systems have relative advantages and disadvantages but I am going to show you the key differences between common wheels type available to cyclists and which one is the fastest. Clincher Your bike probably came with clincher wheels and […]
A cycling helmet is a very important piece of gear that can literally save your life. So you need to make sure your helmet is in its peak condition when you use it for riding. Some people will say that you must replace your helmet after a certain period even if you haven’t had a […]
Choosing the right cycling shoes is important, especially if you’re planning on doing any kind of racing or long-distance riding. Without the right shoes, you’ll find yourself uncomfortable or even with an injury. You may also notice that your foot slides in the shoe or on the pedal. But the right shoes can take care […]
