If you’re in the market for a new Mountain bike, you probably have a bunch of questions about them and which one to go for. There’s a wide variety of bikes available, each catering to a different riding style and type of rider. One decision you’ll inevitably have to make is, whether to go for a hardtail or a full-suspension …
HOW TO CHOOSE CYCLING SHORTS / BIB SHORTS – BUYERS GUIDE
Hi there! If you’re reading this article you’re probably new to cycling or are considering buying a pair of cycling shorts/bib shorts. You’ve probably seen cyclists fully clad in spandex zipping past you in the city – wondering why they wear these silly outfits. While cycling in your jeans or cargos is “okay”, the longer rides will have your bottom …
HOW TO CHOOSE CYCLING EYEWEAR – BUYERS GUIDE
If you’ve been cycling long enough you’re probably already wearing cycling eyewear when on the road. The rush of wind against your face would leave you in tears if you didn’t use them. Debris, rain, mud, and absent-minded insects can easily find their way into your eyeball, with the high-speeds of road and downhill trail riding giving you little to no time …
HOW TO CHOOSE ROAD BIKE TIRES – BUYERS GUIDE
Bicycle tires are often an underrated component. Not surprisingly so, but if you think about (especially with a road bike), there’s only about an inch or so of rubber that keeps you grounded. That inch of rubber is expected to give you grip, puncture protection, comfort – all this and more, at car-like speeds. That’s why it’s important to have …
HOW TO CHOOSE BICYCLE GRIPS – BUYERS GUIDE
Let’s face it. Comfort is everything on a bicycle. Whether you’re riding 200kms a day or cycling to the office, comfort is key. Manufacturers know this and that is why they invest a lot on the 3 key touchpoints on your bike. The saddle, handlebars, and pedals. One particular brand that pays super close attention to this on their bikes …
HOW TO CHOOSE AERO HANDLEBARS – BUYERS GUIDE
The desire to go fast on a bike lies within most of us. Especially the roadies out there. If so, you’ve probably considered taking part in Time Trials or Triathlons. In order to go fast, you need to be fast. Not literally – you do need strength and stamina, but you also need to be aerodynamic. When it comes to …
BICYCLE TRAINER VS ROLLER – BUYERS GUIDE
Even though we love our bikes, riding outdoors isn’t always possible – time constraints, weather conditions or simply the lack of motivation. The monsoons and winters are probably the worst times to be out riding. Instead of missing out on the joy of riding during these seasons, why not ride indoors. Indoor trainers & rollers are a great way to …
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ZWIFT
A bicycle trainer is a piece of equipment that makes it possible to ride a bicycle while it remains stationary. A popular choice among cyclists these are commonly used to warm up before races, or when riding conditions outside are not favorable. Almost all bicycles can easily be used by with most trainers. Quite a few virtual training programs have …
BRAND INTRODUCTION – CEP COMPRESSION
If you have taken part in bike races, triathlons or have attended one of these events, you’ve probably come across that one guy with tights on. Probably seen him wearing it in the parking lot, before and after the race. Now that is what you call compression wear. For years now, doctors have relied on compression socks and stocking to …
FUNDAMENTALS OF TRIATHLON BIKE FIT – HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BIKE POSITION
If you open any triathlon magazine, you’ll see pages of ads for aero gear promising dramatic speed gains on race day: bike frames, forks, race wheels, bottles, holders for said bottles, and much, much more. However, the most important component of aerodynamics isn’t the bike and all the stuff you hang on it—it’s you. Triathlons are all about speed, endurance, …