Cycling, FAQ

The English language can be very strange sometimes. We have different ways to pronounce things, then there are acronyms, and there are also different pieces of slang when you are in different cities around the country. You may be wondering about this word: bike. Is bike and bicycle the same? The two are very similar…

We all have had it before. You’re going to ride your bike yet again after one week and you see that you have to fill your tire up. You’re left wondering why do my bicycle tires lose air? There is a difference between the normal leakage and a slow leak which is important to note…

Living in California to be completely frank is amazing. There are sweeping beaches, meandering highways through forests, long mild tempered deserts, and abundant greenery. Some of the best Cycling in California might be some of the Best Cycling in the world. There are great winter destination in the United States too. We haven’t even begun…

You might be wondering what the difference between 10 and 11 speed cassettes are and if one is better than the other. It is something that comes up when looking to buy a new set of wheels and you need to make sure you have the correct sized cassette or a spacer for the cassette…

The whole gear thing in terms of resistance, ratios and understanding when to shift can be fairly confusing at first so we were asked to write a publication on how to change and when. For instance knowing when to change to low gears for less resistance, and high gears for more resistance. The idea is…

There are many reasons why you should wonder should you ride an aero front or back wheel. There are huge aerodynamic gains to cutting through the wind for speed. Not only that, you will also have a higher top speed when riding without wind. The only thing that will leave you wondering is trying to…

You’re getting ready for your next ride and you realize that your bike tire needs pumping again.  You’re left wondering why do bicycle tires lose air? And is the amount of air that my bicycle tire losing normal? There are some times when you should be concerned. Let’s say if you are getting ready for…

You’ve had your bike for some years now and different parts of the components are starting to need to be replaced. Now you’re wondering how long do bicycle chains last. You’re going through your routine check and you’ve looked at the brake pads only to learn that a new pair of bike brake pads might…

Yes, I know you just bought your first aero helmet and when you compare the look and feel of an aero helmet to a skiing helmet, they almost look the same. So now you’re wondering can you use a bicycle helmet for skiing? It’s a reasonable question. Both are designed to dissipate impact to the…