By Kevin Saunders
Many people ask me about my fitting protocols for custom made bikes. I wrote this article explaining what I do so one can have a better idea of the depth I go to in order to find an exact position for a rider.
I have studied bicycle fitting for over 25 years and have [...]

By Winston Endall
Long distance cycling is growing in popularity.Whether it’s a charity century ride or one of the long distance races that are available, people are looking to increase performance in longer events. Many factors will affect you long distance performance but bike fit and set-up is one of the easiest to make improvements quickly.
When [...]

By Desmond Walford
BMX bikes are a particular kind of low bike, with smaller wheels than usual, that can be used for racing. They are specifically designed to be light weight, strong and streamlined for speed. Also, they are acknowledged as the ideal bike for riders who want to perform tricks.
BMX stands for bicycle motocross, which [...]

By Damian Cross
Some old timers still remember the day of the old “Chopper”, and elongated bike frame with high steering handles and a seat that measured about 3 feet. They where the latest fad on the street, and you where lucky if you could get a hold on one of them. Nowadays, bike designing and [...]

By Damian Cross
Riding a BMX bike must be one of the most extreme sports activities of the modern era. Only sports such as skateboarding and bungee jumping match the excitement when riding a BMX bike. These bicycles look and feel more like the equipment for a stunt in a movie, in the sense that they [...]

By Peter Gitundu
BMX stands for bicycle motto cross. They were originally used for short track racing. They are still very popular all the world due to their simplicity and durability. They come in different types, such as the freestyle BMX bikes. These are designed for doing complicated maneuvers on land or in the air. The [...]

By Jarred Beverly
The Summer is one of the best seasons of the of the year. There’s friends, the backyard grill, but most importantly, there’s the great outdoors! That means that it’s the perfect time to get outside and have some good, hearty, fun! One of the really fun activities that many people enjoy doing is [...]

By David A Carter
In the market for a new mountain bike? Don’t type in your credit card details just yet. A new mountain bike is a substantial purchase, and a little bit of research and thought can make the whole ordeal both easier and more satisfying. This guide will help you find the right mountain [...]

By David A Carter
So you’ve got yourself a nice bike. That’s the first big step, but having the right accessories and components can make a world of difference. Let’s take a gander at some of the most important parts to outfit your rig.
Helmet – Don’t Leave Home Without It
From the simplest to the roughest of [...]

By David A Carter
Downhill Fun
So you’ve got a great new mountain bike and you want to hit some serious downhill trails. It’s a lot of fun, to be sure, but you don’t want to get caught up a mountain unprepared. This guide will help you plan ahead to get the most out of your downhill [...]

By David A Carter
Mountain Bike Maintenance and Care
Ok, so you’ve found your dream bike. After taking it for a few rides, especially some rough ones, the bike is going to take some hits. That’s just what happens in an extreme sport like this. But don’t worry: it’s easy to keep your bike in great condition..
Provided [...]

By David A Carter
Types of Mountain Biking
There are lots of different kinds of mountain biking. When choosing a bike, always be mindful of the type of riding you intend to do. That said, let’s examine some of the most popular types of mountain biking.
Cross-Country
Cross-country (also called XC) mountain biking takes place on pretty easy terrain. [...]

By David A Carter
One of the most important decisions to make when buying a mountain bike is the type of suspension to choose. Essentially, there are two options: full suspension (front and rear wheel) vs. front suspension (front wheel only, also known as ‘hardtail’).
If you’re going to spend money on a new mountain bike, it [...]

By Winston Endall
Rather than spending endless winter hours on the trainer doing slow, base training, focus on quality workouts that will build speed, threshold power and aerobic capacity. The idea that some how hard training limits you ability to develop your base fitness has no merit. There isn’t some magical fitness that comes from doing [...]

By Winston Endall
When you are looking for ways to go faster off road you have a number of options. One of the best options is the addition of Rotor Q Rings. If you aren’t familiar, Q Rings are non-round chain rings that will increase load during the strongest part of the pedal stroke and decrease [...]

Soma Juice 29er Mountain Bike Frame
By Winston Endall
With so much attention on full suspension and carbon fiber you would think that steel hardtails were dead. Well I’m glad to be able to tell you that they are alive and kicking. With the explosion of 29″ wheeled bikes, the steel hardtail has made a come back. [...]

By Peter Flatman
What if you could change your route to work AND get in great shape at the same time? Are you lucky enough to be in a position to cycle to your place of employment? It can be a total chore on some days to have to traverse the same route and encounter the [...]

By Peter Flatman
What exactly is cadence? According to the dictionary it is ‘Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory’.Sounds great, but what has this to do with cycling training you may ask. Well basically, cadence is also the rate at which your pedals and (hopefully) your feet spin, and it is measured in revs [...]

By Simon Macdonald
No matter what type of mountain bike you are searching for, there are several different frames available depending on the type of usage they will receive. Cross-country bikes have little front or rear suspension and are very light, as they use materials that are light in weight for the frame and also the [...]

By Farah N
Mountain bikes are very popular among those who love adventure and biking. So if you are really interested in a bike then this article may better serve you. In this article I will focus on various mountain bikes and the importance of frames within a bike.
Remember frame has great importance in a bike. [...]

By Harold Baldwin
Bicycling is a great way to get or stay fit, see the roads you often travel from a closer to the ground and more personal viewpoint, and also perhaps spend time with your kids or friends. Of course if you’ve ever cycled, you never forget, but it is different if you are an [...]

By Gary Frangs
There seems to be a trend to get a hitch mount bike rack as against the trunk mount or roof top bike rack these days. But, this doesn’t mean that this bicycle carrier is the right one for you or your car. Fitting this bike rack to some vehicles is like trying to [...]

By Gary Frangs
The trend of buying bicycle racks for cars has been increasing quite dramatically in recent months. This is not only to do with the high cost of gas but, the growing popularity of a very family orientated sport. The problem is that there are also a lot of returns of bike racks because [...]

By Robert R Elam
Some basic facts about hitch mount bike racks
If you’re a cyclist, or family of cyclists, on the go, a safe and efficient way to transport your bikes to and from your destination is absolutely essential. The idea is to safely carry your bikes without at the same time doing any damage to [...]

By Alan Cassidy
Mountain bike, also known as all terrain bicycles or ATB are used for heavy duty biking needs. They are meant to be driven on steeper, rocky, dirty and unpaved surfaces. This is why they are called mountain bikes.
Usually, the brands of this type of bike sold in the market have a standard tire [...]