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![How fast can a bicycle go downhill? [Top speeds for pro cyclists and the average rider]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-fast-can-a-bicycle-go-downhill1.png)
I was riding on my way to Muir Beach and when I came out into the sweeping descent for the final couple of miles to reach the bottom, I began to wonder, how fast can a bicycle go downhill? I am going generally about 30-35 miles per hour, and I can go faster on more…
![How much does it cost to replace a bicycle tire [Do I even really need to replace the bicycle tire?]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-a-bicycle-tire1.png)
If I had 5 cents for every bicycle tire, I have replaced I would almost be able to afford a cup of coffee in San Francisco after my ride. There are just so many times and opportunities for the bicycle tire to go flat that I am beginning to understand why tubeless tires are becoming…
If you want to purchase a new set of wheels that are rim brakes, it is your best choice to do so now. Soon there will not be many left available. If you are shopping for wheels and you find your favorite wheel of choice, though the wheel is a disc brake and your set…
![How to lube a bicycle chain without stand [3 simplest ways]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-to-lube-a-bicycle-chain-without-stand-3.png)
I always felt envious when I would watch the YouTube videos of the guys telling me how to do very simple (and some complex fixes) on my bikes. The first stumbling block is having the right tools. Then after you go through the motions of finding the right tool, the person then all of a…
Each time I fill my bike with air, after a long ride, I always have to refill it again. At first, I thought I just bought the wrong tube from the wrong shop, and then I came to understand that this is completely normal. The fact is that latex tubes are not completely airtight and will…
People are constantly debating the use of WD-40 and it’s ability to lubricate bicycle chains, bearings and other moving parts. The one place where there is no debate is WD-40’s ability to remove rust from a bike chain. WD-40 is a solvent that is great at removing many materials from metal – and the prime thing that…
![Can I ship a bicycle with USPS? [Yes, it may not be your best option though]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/can-i-ship-a-bicycle-with-usps.png)
So you finally got around to setting 2 weeks aside to cycle from Miami down to Key West. The first thing that you want to figure out is lodging, because yes it is very beautiful, but second is that it’s mostly homes there rather than hotels and lodging. The second thing you want to figure out is…
![Can you get a speeding ticket on a bicycle? [Northern California]](https://routeonecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/can-you-get-a-speeding-ticket-on-a-bicycle.png)
I am riding downhill Alexander Avenue into Sausalito where the speed limit is clearly something lower than what I am currently be riding. There are a couple of thoughts flowing through my head. The first is “Uh oh,” the second is “Is that a pot-hole? No? That’s just a repair marking? OK.” The third is…
It is not advisable to use a bike chain for full time use after you have broken it with a standard chain breaking tool. The majority of chains are not built to be reused and will weaken over time after breaking. If you are using a single speed bicycle, then you may be able to re-use…
So you’re at your family house for the weekend and your Aunt brings up a good idea. We have bikes here! Why don’t we go for a bike-ride along the beach? You begin to dread this moment because this doesn’t mean that your Aunt is going to be the one to get the 7 bikes…