What I’ve Learned About Bars: Bicycle handlebars, like the saddle, can have a major impact on your comfort and enjoyment of the ride. Most casual cyclists never even think about changing the handlebars that came with their bike. But longer and harder rides require that the rider have some options for hand positioning. Riding for […]
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Wheels, Tires, Tubes, Which Is Which And...
Cyclists often underestimate the importance of wheel, tire and even tube selection in terms of overall ride performance. Of course racers think about this but many more casual users and daily commuters could benefit more than they might think from an upgrade in wheels, tires, and tubes. At Upcycles we love to sell, build, and […]
Fenders? Mudflaps? Rain guards? What?
I was coming back from yoga tonight and boy, I was really glad that I’ve got a pair of full-coverage fenders on my trusty old Trek! It was right around freezing, and pouring down rain, and not only were the fenders keeping the water from splashing in my face and on my back, but they […]