On the surface, bicycles are tremendously simple two-wheel vehicles powered by the rider's muscles. But when you get deeper into the cycling world, you realize that there's more to the…
At first glance, bicycles are basic machines. But when you get into cycling, you begin seeing mechanical factors that were invisible before. Suddenly, the game changes and pushes you into…
As newcomers get into touring, they begin to witness traits clearly differentiating touring bicycles from the rest of the cycling categories. One of the biggest differences is that the touring…
Мodern suspension is considered a symbol of bicycle evolution and among the innovations that have enabled mountain bikes to become all-terrain machines with a futuristic look. And yet we don't…
Some bicycles come with a plastic disc slid between the largest cog of the cassette or freewheel and the spokes of the rear tire. This is the so-called spoke protector…
Hello, brainy bikers I am back with another post... A single-speed bicycle is often presented as an example of simplicity because it's free of derailleurs, handlebar shifters, and the cables…
The derailleur on a geared bicycle is a sensitive piece of equipment. It has to be in perfect alignment to shift smoothly and quickly. If it's bent even slightly, the…
Chainstays: The tubes running from the bottom bracket shell to the rear dropouts. The name comes from the proximity of the chainstays to the chain. FAQ: How are chainstays measured?…
The vast majority of modern bicycles come with a sloping (gradually increasing) top tube whereas many older models had longer, horizontal top tubes. And since nothing in bicycle engineering is…
Fixed-gear bicycles have become an integral part of the bike messenger culture. They're present in movies and countless videos on YouTube depicting the dangerous life of bike couriers. To outsiders,…