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Why Every Cyclist Should Build a Beater Bike – Especially Bike Snobs

3 September, 2013 Bek

A commuter bike, beater bike, single speed, hipster fixie–in reality, a cheap build. I scoffed. Yes, I scoffed, at my husband when he suggested we build bikes for commuting around town. What did I need with a lousy 70s bike when I have a super light, high end, really fast […]

close up of a modern road bicycle frame

How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle – The Key To Finding A Pain Free Bicycle Seat Shape

16 June, 2026

Unbound Bags, Aero Helmets, Inspirational Videos – New Cycling Gear Roundup

5 June, 2026
Silhouetted cyclist riding down a foggy forest road at dawn

FTP is Meaningless: How to Deal With Low Power Numbers in Cycling

4 June, 2026
BALDISO ZENITH Raw Carbon Aerodynamic Road Bike

Is This The World’s Best Road Bike? Baldiso’s Zenith is Super Light, Ultra Aero, and UCI Compliant

29 May, 2026
LOOK GeoCity Vision Pedal Lights

LOOK’s New Geo CityVISION Pedals Put Safety Lights Where Drivers Might Actually Notice Them

21 May, 2026
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