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Cycling for Beginners
Cycling Posture: How to Ride Without Back Pain
Why bike setup and a bent-forward position load the lower back, what to adjust first, and the signs that mean see a doctor instead.
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Fresh guides, tips and fixes from the workshop.
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Bike Maintenance
How to Fit a Bike Properly: Saddle Height, Reach, and Why It Matters
A poorly fitted bike is uncomfortable at best and injurious at worst. Knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and numbness in the…
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Bike Maintenance
Tire Pressure: How to Set It for Your Weight, Tire Width and Setup
How to choose bike tire pressure: starting values by tire width, rider weight and tubeless vs tube, adjustments, and the rim and sidewall limits.
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Cycling for Beginners
Building Cycling Endurance: A Practical Training Guide
How to build cycling endurance: mostly easy riding, a progressive long ride, fueling ranges of 30-90 g carbohydrate per hour, and recovery, with sources.
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Bike Maintenance
How to Maintain Your Bike Chain: Clean, Lube and Check Wear
How to clean and lube a bike chain, measure wear with a gauge or ruler, know when to replace it, and dispose of used degreaser.
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Gear & Accessories
Cycle Computers and GPS Devices: What Do You Actually Need?
Cycle computers have evolved dramatically over the past decade. What was once a basic speedometer is now a navigation device, training tool,…
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Gear & Accessories
Cycling Lights Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose Front and Rear Lights
How to choose front and rear bike lights: be seen versus see by, what lumens miss, rear light and mount tips, plus UK and US reflector and lighting rules.
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E-Bikes
E-Bike vs Regular Bike: Which Is Right for Your Commute?
If you’re deciding between an e-bike and a regular bike for your daily commute, the honest answer is: it depends on your…
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Gear & Accessories
Handlebar Setup: How to Adjust for Comfort and Control
The handlebar setup on your bike affects comfort, control, aerodynamics, and your ability to hold a position for hours. Yet many cyclists…
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Gear & Accessories
Cycle Touring Luggage: Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags
When panniers or bikepacking bags suit your bike and route: rack needs, typical sizes, example kit volume and weight, bag types and handling.
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Cycling for Beginners
Understanding Cycling Cadence: How to Ride More Efficiently
What cadence is, typical ranges, why 'higher is better' is contested, how to find and measure your own rate, and how it applies on e-bikes.
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Gear & Accessories
How to Choose the Right Cycling Shoes
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, choosing the right cycling shoes can make a surprising difference to comfort, efficiency,…