Practicality is the number one characteristic that bike commuters look for in a bicycle. It makes total sense if you think about it. You may have a fast bike that gets you to your destination a few minutes sooner, but if it's not practical, then you...
Spring is here...At least in the Northern Hemisphere. And this means bike commuting for many people.I love bike commuting at this time of the year because it's neither too cold nor too hot. It's just perfect. You don't freeze over if you stop and you...
Hey there!To make something practical or comfortable, manufacturers come up with strange-looking designs at times.I have been experimenting with one such product lately: the Surly Moloko Bar. Boy, is it comfortable! But how useful is it for commuting...
A video is going viral on YouTube right now. It's about a very clever alternative to tire levers. It's called the Tyre Glider. It helps you FIT AND REMOVE your tires hassle-free. Check it out on Roy's channel. Pedal on,Sam
I set out on a crazy experiment recently. Wanted to find out if I can get a really good deal on a bicycle.I wanted an awesome bike at a stupidly low price.Not just any bike, but a Brompton (sort of).I never really considered a folding bike as a viabl...
I set out on a crazy experiment recently. Wanted to find out if I can get a really good deal on a bicycle. I wanted an awesome bike at a stupidly low price.Not just any bike, but a Brompton (sort of).I never really considered a folding bike as a viab...
Hi, Sam here.I must confess I haven't been very diligent in sending you useful tips to your inbox about cycling.I felt that sending you stuff may appear as though I'm spamming you. But then I figured that I put so much effort into putting content out...
Hi, Sam here.I must confess I haven't been very diligent in sending you useful tips to your inbox about cycling.I felt that sending you stuff may appear as though I'm spamming you. But then I figured that I put so much effort into putting content out...
In my early 20's I decided to go swimming for 30 minutes every single morning with no prior experience and no fintess at all.'This will get me in shape' - I thought.After only 5 minutes of swimming the very first day, I was out of breath, my body was...
Happy New Year!January is one of the most challenging months for cyclists in the Northern Hemisphere. It's COLD and ICY!But that doesn't stop a real HERO from bike commuting. Tom from Shifter nails it when he says: "getting on the bike in the winter...
