Rigid Mountain Bike Forks: Side-by-Side Comparison and Buyer’s Guide
These rigid mountain bike forks can convert your hardtail into a lighter, stiffer, simpler ride. Here’s a selection of the best rigid MTB forks and how to choose between them.
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Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow Bike Saddle Long-Term Review (4000+ Miles)
My long-term review of the Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow, a popular women’s bike saddle, after more than 4000 miles of riding.
In-Depth Review: kLite Qube Dynamo Tail Light
My in-depth review of the kLite Qube, a highly visible, always-on, dynamo powered tail light for commuters, bikepackers, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to be seen and stay safe.
Long-Term Review: kLite ULTRA V2 Dynamo Light + Charging System
After a thousand miles with this premium bikepacking dynamo light and charging system, here’s my in-depth review of the kLite Gravel ULTRA v2.
Naming Your Bike: Ideas to Suit Any Pedal-Powered Personality
When a new bike joins your family, naming it is almost as important as riding it! Here’s a long list of bike name examples and inspiration to get your wheels turning.
Saddle Sores: Prevention and Treatment Tactics from Long-Distance Bikepackers
Saddle sores can be a major bummer, but if ultra-distance cyclists can prevent and treat them successfully, you can too!
Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes: How & Why (or Why Not)
Intrigued by the latest buzz about mountain bikes with drop bars? Whether shopping or converting, here’s everything you need to know.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Canyon Long-Term Review: The Perfect SPD Bikepacking Shoe?
Long-distance bikepacking demands a lot from a shoe. Here’s how the X-Alp Canyon from Pearl Izumi has held up.
PNW Coast Handlebars: A Bikepacker’s Long-Term Review
The Coast handlebar is an affordable flared drop bar ideal for long days on gravel and light singletrack. Here’s how it stacked up to my old Woodchipper bars after 350 miles of bikepacking.
Comfortable Bike Saddles for Women: 7 Models to Consider
These comfortable bike seats for women will put the fun back in riding your bike if you’ve been suffering from saddle soreness.
6 Counterintuitive Tips for Bicycling Safely In Traffic
Cycling safely in traffic isn’t always what you’d expect. Here are 6 things cyclists do that seem safe but can actually put us at risk.
Installing Tubeless Tires: Learn From My Mistakes
Tempted by tubeless tires but intimidated by the setup? Here’s what I wish I’d known before doing my first tubeless tire installation.
Essential Bike Repair and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Get to know your bike and save money with these guides and practical tips, learned the hard way, for DIY bike repair and maintenance.
Flying With Your Bike as Checked Luggage: Tips For a Trouble-Free Trip
Heading out of town for a race or bike tour? Here’s how to fly with a bicycle as checked luggage. Hint: it’s not as hard or expensive as you might think.
Female Bike Seat Pain: Awkwardly Comprehensive Guide to Saddle Sores, Chafing, and Pressure
Bicycling can be a pain in the butt, and other personal places, for many women. Here’s how to fix that.
