Complete Guide to 6-Speed Bike Gears
Bikes can be tricky to get your head around and one of the most confusing aspects of bikes are the gears. Today, we’re going to … Read more
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Unscrewing Bicycle Pedals: Which One is Reverse Threaded?
We’ve all been there – you have something with a thread like a screw, nut, bolt, or even a faucet tap – you’re trying to … Read more
Bike Dropouts: What Are They And Why Do You Need Them?
You might have heard about bike dropouts in conversation. If so, you might be mistaken for thinking that these are twenty-somethings who’ve abandoned their college … Read more
Why Do My Bicycle Tires Go Flat Over Time? (What’s The Solution?)
If you’ve ever had the experience of getting on your bike for a long-overdue cycle…and finding that your tires have gone flat, even though there’s … Read more
What is a Dropper Post on a Mountain Bike (Understanding Your MTB)
If you’ve heard the phrase ‘dropper post’ in mountain bike conversation, then you might be wondering what it means. Unlike some MTB terms which are … Read more
7 Speed Bike Gears Explained
If you’ve got a 7-speed bike (or you’re thinking of getting one) then you might be wondering what exactly ‘7 speed’ means for bicycle gears. … Read more
What is a Groupset on a Bike?
Heard the word ‘groupset’ in cycling conversation? Nodded along sagely whilst thinking, “What in the world does THAT mean?!”? Well, don’t worry. You’re not alone. … Read more
What is a Torque Sensor on an ebike?
Confused by ebike jargon? You’re not alone. If you’re perplexed by the words used in electric bike specifications, then you’ve come to the right place. … Read more
Can You Put Drop Bars on a Hybrid Bike?
Hybrid bikes, whether they’re regular bikes or electric bikes, tend to have riser or flat handlebars. These are a very comfortable type of handlebar, but … Read more
Which Cog is Gear 1 on a Bike? (Understanding Your Bicycle)
Back in the day, I had a bike with 3 gears. On the twist grip gear shifter, these were helpfully labelled 1, 2 and 3. … Read more
