Bicycle

What kind of bike are you after? Looking for the perfect bike but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, the numbers of options can be overwhelming, and that’s exactly what we’re here to help with. Follow these five steps to help you zone in on that perfect bike. Step 1 – Determine What Type of Riding You Will be Doing Every bike is perfectly designed for a specific style of cycling, so the first step in choosing the right bike is to decide what type of riding you want to be doing. Do you want to ride on the...

Ask any adult and no doubt they'll be able to tell you about their first bike or the adventures they had on two wheels as a youngster. A bike provides kids freedom, confidence and everlasting memories, not to mention the honing of fine motor skills and muscle development, and so choosing the right one is pretty important! There are no specific rules for buying a particular bike for a child. However, the tips below should point you in the right direction. Choosing the right size and approximate age guidelines Selecting the right size bike for a child might seem like...

Buying a new bike can be difficult. These days, the market has become so diverse that one can quickly feel overwhelmed. Before rushing to purchase a new bike, you should stop and consider a few things. Running expert Sascha Wingenfeld tells you what to look out for – because cycling is a great addition to your run training! WHICH BIKE IS RIGHT FOR ME? Before attempting to purchase a bicycle, you should know exactly what kind of bike you need and what you plan to use it for. The selection is great: road bikes, triathlon bikes, cyclo-cross bikes or mountain bikes – but which...

In one sentence, a road bike can be defined as a bicycle built for riding on paved roads at sustained speeds. Often riders tend to use road bikes for cyclathons and speed riding. However, for levelled performance, there is increased use of hybrids. It’s important to remember that road bikes are meant for long distances and endurance riding more than speed or bursts of fast racing. The average road bike is light-weight so that propulsion and distances are covered more easily. Rigid frames and forks helps reduce weight as opposed to using suspension systems, making the bike nimbler and providing...

Most people get confused between the differences of a geared and non-geared cycle. Geared cycles, as the name suggest are bikes with a number of gears which may vary from model to model. Gearless cycles are those that do not have gears or shifters. There are a lot of elements that collectively signify the type of cycle, like suspension and fork. So now let’s look at some of the differences, advantages and disadvantages geared and non-geared bikes. What is the difference between a geared and a non-geared cycle? Cycles with gears have multiple speed ratios. This allows the cyclist to shift from one gear...