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Biking is a common activity for many of us. Whether it’s for commuting, sports, or leisure, you just cannot overemphasize the importance of bikes in our daily lives. However, maintaining your bike is key to ensuring that your bike functions properly for as long as you use it, and lubrication is a crucial aspect of maintenance. For you, the problem may be not knowing where to lubricate your bike.

A bike is a combination of parts, pieced together by bolts, screws, and nuts with hinges in between. These parts require oiling to promote smooth locomotion and enhanced performance. Also, lubricating … Continue Reading

Installing clipless pedals on your bike is nothing close to rocket science. I have been a biking enthusiast since I was 7. For the larger part of my life since then, I have done most of my bike tune ups myself. This includes changing my bike’s pedals. For me, this is one of the easiest bicycle tasks you can do yourself.

Professional bikers agree that swapping your existing pedals for clipless pedals can greatly improve your cycling. Just in case you’re not sure what they are, clipless pedals are pedals that do not have toe clips on them.

This guide … Continue Reading

Imagine going on a bicycle ride and getting stranded on the highway because you hit a rock and broke a derailleur. You get off the bike with no clue on what to do. It is one thing to go on bike trips with your repair kit; it is an entirely different thing to know how to do a bicycle tune-up.

With a little skill, you can actually handle the situation I just described. This is why I am going to show you 4 easy bicycle tune-up tasks you can do yourself.

We all tend to do a lot with … Continue Reading

Bike Safety Gear For Kids

Kids simply love to play. For most of them, biking is one thing they can’t do without. You just can’t take it away from them. Because kids will always be kids, they sometimes fall off their bikes or get involved in an accident while trying out a new stunt.

This is why you should get some bike safety gears for kids. Safety gears protect them from bike accidents and keep them safe.

I remember I used to ride around my neighborhood as a kid. I was daring and adventurous. I simply thought bike gears weren’t … Continue Reading

I am a bike enthusiast. I got my first bike at age 4, and I have not looked back since then. One good thing about biking is that there is always room for improvement. There is always a new hurdle to cross or a new stunt to try. That is the first thing you should know. No matter how good you are, you can always become better. This is why I am going to share with you the top 5 tips to becoming a better biker.

Growing up as a young boy, my neighborhood was a beehive of bikers from … Continue Reading

Biking is a very common human activity. While many people engage in biking as a sport, others use it to move from one place to another, or simply as leisure. Whatever the case, there are important things you should take with you when you go on a ride. I have put together 7 cycling essentials for beginners.

7 Cycling Essential Items to Take With You on a Bicycle Ride

1. Water/Sports Drink:

Rehydration is key when it comes to riding a bike. As you pedal on, you lose so many calories, which is good, especially if you’re on a weight … Continue Reading

A hybrid bike is the third type of bike and it is meant for general-purpose use. It can be used for different ranges of terrains. A hybrid bike is a combination of mountain bike and road bike, therefore, the characteristics of these two bikes are can be found on this bike.

However, it can be easily distinguished from mountain bikes and road bikes by a number of features. Hybrid bike has flat handlebars, just like those available with mountain bike; however, it features a rapid rolling 700c, which is exactly what you get from a road bike.

This bike makes … Continue Reading