At the time of this writing, Summer is slowly winding down, and Fall is quickly showing up! This is generally when we start to think about how we are going to be storing all of our things we use throughout the summer, including our bikes! We personally have a shed that we keep most of our outdoor equipment in for the winter, like our kayaks, lawn mower and of course the bikes. So this got me to thinking, will my bike rust in the shed? In the end, a bike generally will not rust in the …
6 Different ways your Bicycle Chain keeps coming off
Having a chain fall of while you are riding your bicycle is annoying, if not dangerous! However it also can be extremely difficult for a beginner to be able to figure out why in the world it is doing this. The most popular reasons, and easiest to fix range from the chain being worn out, or that one of your derailleurs just isn't as accurate as you would like. Please note, if you recently bought a bike from a big box retailer and are having these issues, you will want to take your bike to a …
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Why does a bike need a kickstand?
It’s funny, my whole life I have grown up only with bicycles that had kickstands, and never even knew there was a whole different side to the story. It turns out that there is a whole case against bikes that had kickstands. However you are here because you want to know why a bike needs a kickstand! Well according to my years of having bikes that have kickstands, I can say they are awesome for keeping your bike upright anywhere you need, and they are also great for making it easier start …
Why do bikes have so many gears? And how many do you really need?
If you have spent any time with a bicycle, you likely have noticed the gears. Many bikes nowadays, and likely the one you have, has a ton of different gears, even up to 21 and 24 gears. So you ask yourself, “Why do bikes have so many gears?”. Many bikes primarily have gears to allow you to have a comfortable experience when riding your bike on a variety of grades. They also make things smoother when shifting, and even make it so that your pedals don’t spin freely when you are going faster …
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Walmart Bikes Can Be Great For Beginners
Most people will probably get their first bike from Walmart, and possibly even many others after that! Why might you ask? Because Walmart is everywhere, and anyone that shops at the superstore is going to be walking by those bikes on a regular basis. They are inexpensive, and look great. Now you may ask yourself, “Are Walmart bikes any good?”. I think that is a question that many, many people ask, and I hope to answer. The short answer is, yes, they actually can be a great option for a huge …
Top 4 Times Of The Year When Bikes Go On Sale
Bikes are by no means a cheap purchase! They offer a ton of fun, exercise and just general enjoyment, but they are definitely an investment as well. Because of this, many people wonder exactly when bikes go on sale. Bicycles tend to go on sale throughout the year, including when you would expect like Black Friday, but also in times like January and even when the Tour-De-France is being held. Let’s dig in, and see when, and why different times are the best time to buy a bike to get a great …
This is why you should (or shouldn’t) buy a bike with suspension
Let’s picture this, you are shopping for a bike and notice that there are some bicycles that have suspension on the front or even rear, regardless of the price of the bike. You then wonder to yourself “Should you buy a bicycle without suspension?”. There are tons of reasons for and against owning a bike with suspension. One major upside is the addition of comfort. However the major downside is the added weight to your bike, meaning you need to use more energy to pedal that bike. I’m hoping …
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Here’s Why Bikes Click While Coasting
Have you ever been riding your bike, and asked yourself: “Why does my bike click when I’m coasting?”. Then you wonder to yourself: “Why am I talking to myself?”. Well, I have dug into that question! The bike clicking, not talking to yourself. Can’t help you much with that second one. While many people either don’t think about it, others may even think their bike is damaged! However if the bike is clicking when coasting, you are hearing the bike pawl. What is the bike pawl? It’s all …
Can you leave your bike outside in the weather?
I’m sure everyone has thought this at one point in time while owning their bikes, “Can you leave your bike outside in the weather?”. I mean, it’s metal right, it should be fine! Well, maybe not quite so much unfortunately. Leaving your bike outside in the weather can cause your bike to rust, get water in components that shouldn’t. The paint will fade, and even cause the plastics to fade as well. All of these really aren’t great things for your bike, and means you probably should not leave …
Why do Bikes have Fenders? And do you really need them?
Have you ever looked at a bike that had fenders, and thought to yourself, “Why do bikes have fenders?”. I mean, they can be awkward looking, and just make a bike bigger right? Well after some recent experiences riding bikes in wet conditions and also doing some further research, I can say that fenders are one of the most important parts of owning a bike, and you probably should add one. So why do bikes have fenders? Bike fenders keep mud off of you, your back, and also off of important parts …
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