a common sense guide to bicycles
Find out what size bike you need. Just pick a type of bicycle and enter your details. Perfect when you're looking to buy a bike.
Find the ideal saddle height for your bike to ensure safe, comfortable riding. Includes instructions and diagrams to help adjust your saddle.
Get instructions for measuring your bike along with a list of suitable rider heights. Perfect when you're selling a bike.
You’ll make the most of your bicycling experience if you choose the right kind of equipment. Your bike should fit your needs, interests and fitness. Before you make a purchase consider a few factors such as the type of riding you will do and the kind of bike that will suit that riding. You can […]
Installing a rack to your bicycle is one of the easiest ways to give your leg-powered machine a serious functionality makeover. Racks dramatically increase the range of what your bike can accomplish. Suddenly, your well beloved bicycle becomes capable of not only providing you joyful morning rides and relaxing evening cruises, but it also becomes […]
A bike frame measurement is important, especially when you’re buying or selling a bike, or trying to figure out how tall a person should be to ride it. You get the frame size by measuring the appropriate part of the bike, depending on what type of bike it is. If the bike is measured incorrectly, […]
The poor old saddle is often blamed for all sorts of problems that may range from simple bum soreness to a prostrate. Getting the right saddle requires both knowledge and often-times trial and error, as there are several factors to consider, but it’s certainly worth the effort as having a well fitting saddle can greatly […]
One of the best ways to learn about a bike is to get on it – the test ride. This should be as exciting as testing out a car so don’t be afraid to ask. The test ride is an important part of the process of selecting a bike because even if you’ve done your […]