Bike repairs are a must if you own a bike. A few repairs can be pricey and time-consuming, but not all problematic situations need a trip to the shop. Here are ten common bicycle issues that you can repair yourself with a few tools and some good know-how. 1. Fixing a flat tire. A flat […]
It’s not going to be an easy task. 1. First of all, make sure you have the serial number or can otherwise positively identify the bike as yours. 2. Make sure you report the bike stolen to your local police, and again, if you have the serial number, this will allow entry into the national […]
Secure your bike The best way to protect yourself against bike theft is to park your bike in a secure bike parking facility. Many workplaces have bike rooms or cages, and some TransLink stations provide lockers and parkades. Other good choices include monitored parking facilities and bike racks in a high traffic area. Record your […]
These tips require a few basic tools: An allen wrench set or multitool, A bike lube, A degreaser, Rags, Brushes. Basic cycle maintenance Keep your bike inside; avoid storing it outside. Rain, moisture, and dirt cause your parts to wear quicker and cost you more in repairs and service. Bicycles ridden in rain and/or off-road […]
Senior citizens are a great demographic for electric bikes. Riding an electric bike benefits seniors by giving them a way to exercise that is both fun and invigorating. When bike riding, the elderly can regain what they felt was lost to age. Biking at an older age has numerous unique benefits to health and happiness. […]
Modern science increasingly proves cycling is like a fertilizer for your brain. When you pedal, you make your nerve cells (neurons) more active than they were. As the neurons fire away, they boost the production of Noggin (a protein in the brain) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). These two compounds are responsible for the formation […]
Whatever your age is, grab your bicycle and ride! If you are 60 or older, and do not ride a bicycle, let me convince you to ride. Bike riding among those 60 years and older is growing the fastest according to data collected by the Department of Transportation. Between 1995 and 2009, the rise in […]
To complete that electric bike, you’re going to need the best electric bike accessories. Do you need some useful extras to take your electric bike to the next level, or to finish off the perfect build? We have you covered. Here we have 10 of the most useful accessories you’ll need for your electric bike. […]
On any given afternoon in the city of New York, Brooklyn, or Queens, a pedestrian must come across within seconds, an e-bike. The battery boosted bicycles are very famous among the 50,000-plus transport cyclists registered in the Big apple metropolis. You’d find them zipping down streets and avenues carrying take-out dishes, laundry, documents, booze, and […]
E-bikes are growing in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why, after all, who wouldn’t want some free speed to take the sting out of any ride? Still need a bit of convincing? Here are a few other reasons to join the e-bike revolution… Of course, electric bicycles offer many of the same benefits […]
