If you’ve ever slapped on a cheap lid from 1994, you know the term Mushroom Head intimately. Perhaps that experience has led you to searching for the best bike helmets. Guess what? You’re not alone. We’ve also been on a journey to finding stylish cycling lids that banish the old […]
HAVE A CYCLING FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN There’s nothing quite so scary to me as Halloween. Huddling in the house with the lights off, hoping and praying no kids knock on the door–dreading the influx of candy and the outflux of my waistline. But, alas, now that I’m a parent, I’ve […]
THE PROPER CARE OF CLEATS Sick of spending money on cleats only to have them dinged up, dirty, and ready for the dustbin? Thanks to our great friends over at Bike Fit, we’ve got expert tips for you to not only increase the lifespan of your cleats, but to help […]
It’s an age-old debate, and one that you might not think could be so explosive: cardboard vs bags vs hard cases. Amidst all the name-calling and the moderated forum posts, it’s pretty tough to decide what actually is the best method for traveling with your bike. Fortunately, with the help […]
I wanted to start taking cycling seriously, so I decided I needed carbon soled cycling shoes. I had read that the stiff soles increase your power transfer by 30%. Since I was riding a lot slower on the old Salvation Army Schwinn bike than I wanted to, I figured that […]
I’ve been riding Alter Cycles’ Reflex 300 for a couple of months, and I’ve tested it on-road and off-road. If you’re reading this and wondering what the Alter Cycles’ Reflex 300 is, check out part one of our bike review for more info. We’ve also got a Route 400 review on […]
An alter-nate (ah, see what I did th . . . OK, sorry) take on suspension and energy storage, Alter Cycle’s revolutionary design claims for a smooth ride and easier pedaling. Here’s what we think about its performance. ALTER CYCLE’S REFLEX 300 BIKE REVIEW It’s the most unique bike I […]
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