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How to Measure Bicycle Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD)
Choosing the right chainring for your bike is one of the most crucial decisions a cyclist can make, as it directly affects your pedaling efficiency, gearing options, and overall ride experience. Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, gravel rider, or commuter, the size, shape, and material of your chainring can significantly impact your performance. This guide will cover everything you need to know about bicycle chainrings, from their design to the best chainring options available today, helping you make the best choice for your specific riding style and terrain. -
How to Select the Right Chainring: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right chainring for your bike is one of the most crucial decisions a cyclist can make, as it directly affects your pedaling efficiency, gearing options, and overall ride experience. Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, gravel rider, or commuter, the size, shape, and material of your chainring can significantly impact your performance. This guide will cover everything you need to know about bicycle chainrings, from their design to the best chainring options available today, helping you make the best choice for your specific riding style and terrain. -
Cross Is Coming: An Introduction to Cyclocross and Cyclocross Bikes
Cycling in the rain can be daunting, but with the right gear, it can also be an exhilarating and comfortable experience. Whether you’re commuting, road cycling, or tackling gravel and mountain trails, preparing for wet weather with the right apparel and accessories can make a huge difference in your ride. In this guide, we’ll explore clothing and gear for rainy rides from Five Ten , Gore , Ortlieb , Velo Orange and SKS . -
Cycling in the Rain: A Complete Guide
Cycling in the rain can be daunting, but with the right gear, it can also be an exhilarating and comfortable experience. Whether you’re commuting, road cycling, or tackling gravel and mountain trails, preparing for wet weather with the right apparel and accessories can make a huge difference in your ride. In this guide, we’ll explore clothing and gear for rainy rides from Five Ten , Gore , Ortlieb , Velo Orange and SKS . -
Fueling Your Fall Rides: A Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition for Cyclists
Fall is a transformative season for cyclists. The air cools, the leaves change color, and the excitement of cycling through scenic routes becomes even more rewarding. But fall riding also presents challenges — colder temperatures, unpredictable weather, and the increased need for proper nutrition to keep you strong and energized. Whether you're commuting, embarking on a gravel ride, exploring mountain trails, or just getting in some road miles, proper nutrition is crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore the essentials of fall cycling nutrition to help you power through your rides. -
The Ultimate Guide to Layering for Fall Cycling: Road, Gravel, Mountain, Touring, and Commuting
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, cycling in the fall presents a unique challenge. Whether you're out for a long road ride, navigating gravel paths, hitting the mountain trails, embarking on a touring adventure, or commuting to work, staying warm, dry, and comfortable is essential. The key to this lies in layering—using a combination of moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and protective outer layers. -
Revolutionizing Your Commute
Why Ebikes Like the Surly Big Easy and Benno Remidemi XL Are Transforming Commutes
