Bicycling Articles & Videos

• How to Make a Bike Mount for a Hitch

  Before you can shred the trails you have to get to the trails. If you need to transport your bikes a long distance and need the interior space in the vehicle, consider making a bike mount for your vehicle's hitch. You will need welding tool… read more

• How do I Compare Raleigh to Marin Bicycles?

  Marin and Raleigh bikes produce higher-end road, hybrid, touring and mountain bicycles. Both makers are known for resourceful design, quality materials and solid components. Both bike makers are considered quality producers of bikes. Tellin… read more

• How to Make Your Own Custom Bicycle

  Making a custom bike allows you to pick and choose parts that fit your body and meet your needs as a cyclist. Some cyclists turn to custom bikes to find the perfect fit, while others want a mix of components that don't come stock on any bik… read more

• Aluminum Bicycle Frame Lifespan

  Aluminum bike frames do not last a standard period of time. Many factors including craftsmanship, miles logged and overall care can determine lifespan. Many bike manufacturers provide frame warranties but they generally are limited lifetime… read more

• How to Make a Bicycle Basket

  The bicycle is a two-centuries-old invention that has spurred individual transportation, inspired new exercise trends and lessened the time it takes to run errands. If you spend time on your bicycle running errands or getting in exercise fo… read more

• Assembly Instructions for a Roadmaster MT Fury Bicycle

  Walmart's Roadmaster MT Fury offers an inexpensive bike to get you outside without emptying your wallet. Bike assembly requires basic mechanical skills and a few bike tools. Remember that basic does not mean easy. Your first time assembling… read more

• The Best Way to Travel to Kanchanaburi

  Kanchanaburi is the capital of Thailand's largest and least developed provinces, Kanchanaburi Province. The city is home to many World War II monuments and cultural history, and the surrounding area is filled with filled with panoramic natu… read more

• Top Ten Bicycles for Cruising

  Cruiser bikes line the boardwalk and bike paths of beach towns. Designed for easy rides, cruisers opt for comfort over speed. Features for comfort and carrying gear add weight, but the extra pounds don't matter for the relaxed rides and eas… read more

• How Do I Train for a 100 Mile Bike Ride?

  A 100-mile bike ride--a century ride as it is often called--is a yardstick by which many cyclists measure themselves. For the less experienced cyclist is may seem a daunting challenge. But as with many endurance sport events, the key to suc… read more

• How to Install L-Bends over Rubber Grips on my Bicycle

  Bar ends add an extra hand position to flat-bar handlebars. Mountain bikers often hold onto bar ends during long climbs. Commuters and touring cyclists use bar ends to relax their arms and hands by changing their hand position. L-bend bar e… read more

• How to Tow a Kayak With a Bicycle

  While light and maneuverable on the water, a kayak isn't exactly an easy item to portage. Factor in a paddle and whatever you have stowed away in the bulkhead and you'll be lucky to make it out of the garage, much less to the nearest body o… read more

• DIY Plans for Bicycle Rear Baskets

  A bike basket carries your gear and captures the charm of an earlier era of cycling. Whether you need to haul a change of clothes on your commute to work, bring home a loaf of bread, of carry lunch on a family outing, a basket will do the j… read more

• How to Identify the Model of a Mongoose Bicycle

  Established in 1974, Mongoose became one of the standard names during the early years of mountain biking. Known mostly for its mountain and BMX lines, Mongoose now offers street-hybrid and commuter bikes. When it's time to repair or sell yo… read more

• Top-Rated Hybrid Bicycles

  The exact definition of a "hybid" bike can be debated, but most bike aficionados would probably agree the key elements of a hybrid are a sturdy frame designed to accommodate wheels, and tires that are wider than those on a road bike and nar… read more

• How to Assemble a Bike Headset

  Though small and nearly invisible once assembled, a bike headset serves a critical function. A modern headset is composed of several individual parts, including sealed bearings, a crown race, compression ring, dust cap, top cap and compress… read more

• Attaching Bicycle Panniers

  If you're doing any long-distance cycling or bicycle commuting, you'll probably want to add panniers to your bike. Sometimes called "saddlebags," panniers attach to front or rear racks on your bike and provide storage space for gear, food,… read more

• Bicycle Company Names

  Bicycles are categorized by function. The most common types of bicycles include utility bicycles, which are designed for running errands; mountain bicycles, which are designed for off-road travel; racing bicycles, which are designed for spe… read more

• Bicycle Accessories for Kids

  Kids love their bicycles. For many kids, bicycles are not simply a means of transportation, but an opportunity for adventure and escape. Accessories can add to the fun and in many cases provide an increased element of protection for both th… read more

• How to Install Bike Grips

  Bicycle grips are subjected to a lot of wear and tear, especially on mountain bikes, and even casual bike owners should expect to replace their grips at least once during the lifetime of their bicycles. Removing and installing new bike grip… read more

• Bicycle Painting Tips

  Your bicycle may ride like a dream but look like a nightmare. Wear, tear and exposure to the elements is enough to make any bike need a face-lift. You can get that face-lift, or change a bike color that you no longer like, with a new bicycl… read more

• How to Apply Bicycle Decals

  Applying decals to your bike frame is just a part of owning a bike. New bicycles come with decals that the owner must apply and even some accessory packs come with new decals. If you own an older bike, you may want to add new decals and rep… read more

• Tie-Down Directions for a Bicycle

  Tie-down straps and accessories are available for mountain, road and racing bikes as well as motorcycles and dirt bikes. The process is moderately easy, and in most cases, ratchet straps and other tie-down systems can be interchanged among… read more

• How to Change a Bicycle Suspension Front End

  Front suspension forks receive continual use while bearing a large portion of the rider's weight. Consequently, forks often wear out before the rest of the bicycle. Improvements in technology, coupled with reductions in cost, result in a wi… read more

• How to Adjust the Shocks on a Bicycle

  Mountain bikes are designed for smooth and rocky terrain. Whether you are planning a mountain bike race or just want to head to the mountains for a day of cycling, you'll want a bicycle with spring tension in front and a shock in the rear.… read more

• How to Lock a Bicycle

  Investing in a good bike lock might be some of the smartest money you spend. With an estimated 1.5 million bikes stolen every year, according to National Bike Registry, and most bikes averaging several hundred dollars in price, it's folly t… read more

• How to Reduce Knee Problems While Bicycling

  Although bicycling is a low-impact activity, knee problems are common. The most prevalent problem is iliotibial band syndrome. The band runs from your hip to your knee and will tighten when overused. Cyclists usually experience this problem… read more

• How to Put Rubber Grips on a Bike

  Handlebar grip installation is one of the easiest bicycle maintenance tasks you can perform. When your old grips get dirty and worn out, or if you have a set of bare handlebars, you can put new rubber grips on your bike in just a few minute… read more

• Hotels in Heiligenhafen, Ostsee

  Heiligenhafen is a charming town located in the Ostholstein district in northern Germany. It faces the white sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea and offers beautiful natural surroundings. The town is famous for celebrating everything related to… read more

• Hotels in Asmara, Eritrea

  The capital of Eritrea, Asmara is a fascinatingly unusual place to visit for most westerners. Perched at an elevation of over 7,500 feet, visitors will find numerous lodging options to choose from when not haggling with traders at the Medeb… read more

• How to Remove Paint From a Chrome Bicycle Frame

  Chrome bikes frames often come fully painted, but many riders actually prefer the look of the chrome to the original color. Whether you want to give your bike a new paint job, or uncover the chrome for a nice shine, you have to remove the… read more

• How to Replace a Bicycle Grip Shift Cable

  Grip shifters are the shifter of choice for mountain bikes. They allow you to shift quickly while still keeping a firm grip on the bars--important when you're dodging roots, rocks and trees. As with any kind of shifter, the cables connected… read more

• Bicycle Riding & Prostate Problems

  There is disagreement among medical professionals about the effects of bicycle riding on prostate problems. Here are some conjectures and facts associated with this. Unfortunately, due to the lack of awareness of many prostate problems, thi… read more

• How to Choose a BMX Bike

  BMX bicycle super-cross is a high-adrenaline sport in which cyclists perform spinning stunts and aerial acrobatics. Designed for rough dirt tracks and rugged terrain, BMX bikes come in a variety of styles. Mini and junior bikes are smaller… read more

• Bicycle Tools

  Keeping your bike in peak condition requires having the right set of tools. If you maintain your bike as you ride it and don't wait for a problem to arise, you should be able to keep the bike in competitive condition for years. Many bike to… read more

• How to Compare Bicycles

  The bicycle purchase is an expensive one that you likely intend to last for several years. Therefore, it's important to get it right. By determining your budget and comparing bicycle options, you will find the most suitable, best-fitting bi… read more

• How to Build a Bicycle Work Stand

  Proper bike maintenance is key to having worry-free enjoyable rides and essential to any cyclist's toolkit is a good repair stand. Repair stands hold the bicycle upright at a comfortable working level, and allow mechanics to make fine-tunin… read more

• How to Build a Bicycle Stand

  Bicycle stands hold the bicycle upright at a comfortable working level, allowing the mechanic to comfortably work on the bicycle in any position. However, bicycle stands can be expensive and not easily found at your local bike shop. Luckily… read more

• How to Restore Vintage Bicycles

  Vintage bicycles are an icon of American engineering. With long swooping handlebars and styling more focused on comfort than function, most vintage bikes are easily recognized by their oversized toptube, coaster style brakes and whitewall t… read more

• How to Ride a Bicycle as an Adult

  It is never too late to learn how to ride a bike. And once you do, you probably will never forget how. It takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of riding a bike, you will be on your way to hours of fresh air, exercise and poss… read more

• Review on Solar Powered Bicycle Lamps

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• How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Bicycle

  You love biking and you love your child, so it's only natural that you want to teach your kid to love biking. Learning to ride a bike is still a rite of passage for children in America, even in the virtual society in which we live today. Th… read more

• How to Buy a Diamondback Bicycle

  Diamondback makes a full line of quality performance bikes. Probably best known for their mountain bikes, Diamondback offers some excellent cross country, all mountain and park options for off-road enthusiasts. The company also offers a wid… read more

• How to Avoid Knee Problems

  Among the many risks of bouldering--or ropeless rock climbing--causing long-term damage to the knees may seem the least of one's concerns. But jumping or falling from boulders, day in and day out, adds some serious strain to the knees. Inc… read more

• How to Pack a Bicycle for Airline Travel

  Whether you and your bicycle are flying to a road race, a touring trip or for recreational riding, it's crucial that your bike arrive in its destination intact. Cyclists who travel frequently with their bikes may want to invest in a hard-si… read more

• What Are the Health Benefits of Bicycling?

  Enter any gym and you are certain to notice the number of stationary bikes that seem to be some of the most popular machines available. This is a good indicator that the exercise opportunities offered by cycling are being duplicated in this… read more

• How to Ride Powder

  Anyone who's spent time skiing the back country dreams of only one thing: Drifting through endless acres of virgin powder snow, carving first tracks through glades with billows of snow flying over their shoulders. Most recreational skier… read more

• Bicycle Body Positioning Tips

  Learn body weight distribution tips for uphill mountain biking in this free bike riding training video for the beginner cyclist. read more

• Learn About Full Face & Full Shell Bicycle Helmets

  Learn when to use a full face and full shell bike helmet in this free video series about biking and biking enthusiasts. read more

• How to Buy a Bicycle Helmet

  Learn what to look for when selecting a bike helmet in order to stay safe in this free video series about biking and biking enthusiasts. read more