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6 Tips On How To Bike Uphill Without Keeling Over At The Top
Riding a bike uphill is a challenge no matter if you’re a beginner or more experienced rider. It burns like nothing else. But it’s a killer workout. If you’re going at a leisurely pace, you’re
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Exploring Your Options For Creating A DIY Bike Rack
Making a homemade bike rack doesn’t have to be a Herculean task. You can make one with materials that you can buy at your local home improvement center. You can also get creative with repurposed things
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To Wear Or Not To Wear A Bike Helmet?
You’d think it was a no-brainer, but the compulsory bike helmet use debate still rages. The statistics speak for themselves. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there were almost
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Which Country Has Adopted The Most E-bikes?
Electric bikes were first created in 1881 by Frenchman Gustav Trouvé, it was actually a tricycle with only a few watts of electricity, so it wasn’t quite the electric boost we have today.However it
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The Case For And Against Bike Training Wheels
Those days of trying to learn to ride and those painful skinned knees etched permanent memories that many people share. Perhaps your first outings included a rig with bike training wheels before you did
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Why You Can’t Ignore The Importance Of Steering Dampers
If you’re a mountain biker, you learn quickly that suspension is an essential part of the riding experience. And it won’t take long for you to learn about the role of the MTB steering damper.The reason
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How To Choose Between A Cyclocross Vs. Hybrid Bikes
It’s safe to say that bikes have come a long way from the early 1800s. It’s not just the technology but the specializations in design for different uses. Therein lies the benefits of getting a steed
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Car Manufacturers That Make Bicycles From Economy To Luxury
So, you may not see yourself ever being able to afford an Aston Martin, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get a ride with that iconic brand on your down tube. Many well-known companies have delved into
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The Amphibious Bicycle – The Bike That Swims
You may have heard of the amphibious car, made popular in the 1960s with the Amphicar Model 770. But there’s also a bike that floats on water too. The concept isn’t new and probably makes sense given
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Bicycle Insurance – Is It Really Necessary?
It’s no secret that cycling is becoming a more popular means of transportation. People are more concerned about their health and are trying to save money. Some cities have as much as 5% of the population
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9 Important Bike Hand Signals You Should Know
Have you ever been out driving on the road and you are stuck with someone who doesn’t know how to use their blinker?It can be frustrating when you are making behind them, and all of a sudden, they slow
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Should You Get A Vintage Bike?
It’s no secret the vintage anything is pretty much en vogue these days. Everything from clothing, to cars, to music, to furniture are all considered better in many ways when they are vintage. But what
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