A helmet features a hard, plastic shell on the outside and foam on the inside. During a bike accident, the materials in your helmet work to spread the force and energy of the impact, and this lessens the force impact on the skull.  The foam is there to cushion the impact to the head, while…

 
 

The act of cycling may be beneficial. Cycling, however, might be more challenging for some individuals. However, kids also want to ride bicycles. However, what do you believe the best answer to this problem is? There is only the one. A mongoose bike with filthy tyres is available for purchase. But what exactly is an…

 
 

When it comes to putting up a brand-new bicycle, one of the most essential phases is determining where the seat will be positioned on the rails. This step is often referred to as the “saddle setback.” Remember to take notes on your optimum seat placement after you’ve found it out, and make sure you have…

 
 
 

Giro Prolight Bike Helmet – Weighing at 1 pound, the Giro Prolight Bike Helmet is the lightest bike helmet in the market right now that is approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It is a helmet designed towards weight-saving. Its features include the new lightweight webbing with new fixed position over-molded separator and new lightweight Air Loc buckle. These two new components definitely make this helmet a tough lightweight. It comes in different designs/colors such as Black/Carbon, Blue/Black, Red/Black, and White/Silver. And in terms of size, it also comes in three generic sizes – Small, Medium and Large. It also has an excellent airflow system with its 25 vents. It is currently sold at Amazon.com at around $140-$160 depending on the size and design.

 
 

Garmin Edge 705 – The Garmin Edge 705 is packed with features that would blow a biker’s mind, in a smaller package than other similar products. The nightmare of getting lost while going on a ride with a bike is now a thing of the past with this GPS enabled product. This is possible as it provides turn by turn directions. All other GPS related features such as planning for routes and courses, recording data from previous rides, etc. Although, GPS is one of its key elements, this device also provides a biker other important measurements and information. It gauges speed, time, distance, cadence, and calories burned. It also has a heart rate monitor. Training would never be the same with the Garmin 705.

 

Athletes, especially cyclists, need to be in shape all the time. Trainers are a good way to keep one fit. It is also a good way to exercise and keep the physique. Sometimes, weather and other conditions can prevent an athlete in doing his original fitness plans, which usually entails getting outdoors and biking. But…

 
 

On the trip that I just came back from, I used flat pedals instead of the clip pedals that are typically on the bike that I was riding. Even though I didn’t have any problems throughout the ride, it was definitely an eye-opener for me, particularly considering that I haven’t had a flat tyre on…

 

A brief glance at several WTB Moto Tec clamp-on grips. is provided here for your perusal. Specs and construction I’ve been using gripshift for such a long time that I’d forgotten how long standard grips are, and these grips looked to be on the long-ish side, even for regular grips. I’ve been using gripshift for…

 

Buy locally, and you’re going to get excellent after-sales service, and you’re giving your money to a business that likely supports local trails and local events. Buy online or over the phone, and you’re giving your money to a company that doesn’t support local trails or local events. The debate over whether or not to…

 
 

Every rider will, at some point in their lives, experience what is known as traveler’s remorse. This is a natural part of the riding experience. When a cyclist goes on vacation without their bike and discovers that they are in a place that either provides amazing options for singletrack or road riding, this is the…

 

Listening to music that gets your heart pumping is one of the most inspiring things you can do before a significant competition or even a strenuous training ride. Or, to put it another way, how aggravating is it to hear some very grating melody just before you go on a journey that will take a…

 
 

Mountain bikes have quickly become the object of desire for a vast number of individuals who are passionate about outdoor exploration all around the world. Numerous manufacturers from a variety of nations produce mountain bikes with designs that are so impressive that they are desirable to buy. Aside from the excitement that people feel while…

 
 

When I first began putting this pump through its paces, I wasn’t quite certain that it should be included in the “kit” of tools that I keep tucked away in the far corner of my garage. Why? I had made it through many years with nothing more than a $10 Planet Bike pump that I…

 

Touted as the world’s smallest and lightest gps video camera, this camera also claims to be the world’s most accurate. The Contour GPS is capable of recording video in full 1080p resolution with high definition (HD) quality. using a wide-angle spinning lens with an angle of 135 degrees to provide a high-quality picture that captures…

 
 

Don’t pass judgement on bib shorts until you’ve given them a shot of your own regardless of what you think of them. I am aware that at the moment we are putting more of our attention on the mountain biking aspect of things, but if you are going to experiment with anything new this year…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The bicycle tyre manufacturer Kenda was recognised not for its high-end mountain and road bike tyres up until a few years ago, but rather for its low-end rubber that was used on hundreds of thousands of mass merchant bikes throughout the globe. Kenda was established in Taiwan in 1967 and was doing rather well as…

 

To tell you the truth, boring doesn’t even come close to describing it. The majority of the days that passed over the winter were spent for the most part in a cloud of boredom and melancholy as I struggled to motivate the children to do their education while also enduring a miserable season in a…

 

The Cannondale Demo tour made a stop in my backyard this past weekend, and as a result, I got the chance to ride a bike for a couple of hours during that time. The Rush, the Prophet, and the Gemini were going to be the three motorcycles that I planned to ride to the event;…

 
 

The pricing was the first thing that grabbed my attention to the Mace Gear dirt jump knees; the MSRP on the pads is around $30 Canadian Dollars. When I went to my neighbourhood shop in search of a set, I was blown away by the quality of the construction. There were no loose seams, the…

 

The introduction of mountain bikes equipped with wheels measuring 29 inches has sparked a contentious discussion the likes of which have not been seen since the early 1990s, when front suspension forks were first introduced. This discussion is currently being carried out over at cyclingnews.com, where two mountain bikes with identical specifications have been prepared….

 

Mace Gear is a manufacturer of reasonably cost and high-quality cycling apparel, much of it is aimed at the freeride, downhill, and urban subsets of the mountain bike market. And with a product range that covers everything from helmets to protective padding to sweatshirts, the Norco-owned brand is a mainstay at many riding places north…

 

Go Clipless posted up an entry discussing an unsatisfying customer service experience at a heralded local bike shop, and how that single failed transaction likely cost the outlet future business. Unfortunately for Graham, he went into a shop that likely rides its reputation to keep new business coming in and, unlike places that have helpful shop workers who…

 
 
 

Burley Bee Trailer – The Burley Bee Trailer is a basic trailer from Burley which is a leading brand of child bicycle trailers. This trailer can accommodate two children or a total of 100 pounds. The seat is of a hammock design and has a 5-point safety harness system giving priority to the children’s safety. The windows, although clear, also has UV filters to protect the children from harmful UV rays from the sun. It has also a storage space for other things a biker would want to bring along the trip. It also has a foldable frame for easier storage.