How to Install a Motor on a Bicycle: Kit Types and Steps
Hub-motor and mid-drive kits compared, with a fit checker, install order and the federal 750-watt e-bike definition.
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Best Gravel Bike Frame Material: Steel, Aluminum, Carbon, Ti
Key Takeaways: Performance Aspect Aluminum Carbon Fiber Titanium Steel Power Transfer Good Excellent Excellent Good Bump Absorption Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Versatility (Terrain) Versatile Versatile Off-road Off-road Ease of Customization Moderate High Moderate High Longevity Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Key Materials Used in Gravel Bike Frames: When it comes to gravel bike frames, the materials…
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What Terrain Can a Gravel Bike Handle?
Key Takeaways: Terrain Best Suited for Gravel Bike: Gravel bikes thrive on a mix of surfaces, from city streets to backcountry trails. Below is a table that illustrates the types of terrain these versatile bikes handle particularly well. Terrain Type Surface Characteristics Suitability for Gravel Bikes Gravel Paths Loose, small stones; may be compacted or…
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How to Remove Paint From a Bicycle Frame: Method by Material
Match the paint removal method to your frame material, and why methylene chloride strippers are no longer sold to consumers.
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How to Measure Spoke Length: ERD, Hub and Calculator
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. To get the right spoke length for a wheel build, you need four measurements: the rim’s effective rim diameter (ERD), the hub’s flange diameter, the distance from each hub flange to the hub center,…
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Drawbacks of Steel Bikes: Weight, Rust and Ride Feel
The main drawbacks of a steel bike are weight, rust if the frame is neglected, and a frame that costs more to repair or replace than a comparable aluminum one. Steel is also heavier than aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber, which you feel most on long climbs and when you carry the bike up stairs….
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How to Measure a Mountain Bike Frame Size
Key Takeaways: Mountain Bike Frame Measurements: Measurement Description Top Tube Distance from the center of head tube to seatpost Seat Tube Length from the center of bottom bracket to seat post Reach Measurement from bottom bracket to handlebars Stack Distance from bottom bracket to the top of the head tube Wheelbase Length from the center…
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Can You Mountain Bike While Pregnant? Risks to Discuss
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) lists off-road cycling among the activities to avoid during pregnancy, next to downhill skiing and horseback riding, because a growing belly shifts your balance and raises the risk of a fall. The same guidance says riding a standard bicycle can be risky for that reason and suggests…
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How to Find a Good Gravel Bike on a Budget
Key Takeaways: Types of Gravel Bikes: Navigating through the various types of gravel bikes can feel like charting a course through a rugged backcountry—luckily, I’ve broken down the options into an easy-to-digest guide complete with insightful tables and charts. Bike Type Features Suitable Terrain Notable Models All Road Bike Various terrains, including roads and trails…
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Why Do Mountain Bike Helmets Have Visors?
Key Takeaways: The Function of Visors in Mountain Bike Helmets: Visors on mountain bike helmets are super important. They’re like a shield for your face. When I’m out riding trails, they keep the sun from blinding me, and I don’t get hit by branches or dirt that flies up. It’s sort of like having sunglasses…
