Everything about two-wheelers
Sit your toddler on the tricycle. Adjust the seat, with a wrench if necessary, until he can almost fully extend his leg, while the forward pedal is parallel to his outstretched leg. Tell him to push on the pedals. Most likely, he’ll have the pedaling motion down pat so that he’s able to ride the …
Relax! If your arms and shoulders are tense as you hit the brakes, your body can’t absorb any of the stopping forces, so they go into your hands, causing your hands to close and for you to suddenly brake harder than intended, which in turn makes it very difficult to maintain control of your bike. …
How do measure a bike frame size? Place the end of a tape measure at the exact center point of the gear crank (the metal post that runs through the center of the bike’s chain sprocket). Then run the tape measure up to the top of the tube. Measure to the point where the tube …
“Pro athletes might be able to string five, six, seven days back to back no problem, because a lot of it is generally more steady state. … “For amateurs, when someone says they want to train as best they can, and can ride seven days a week, I always advise them to take two rest …
Balance bike graduates don’t need training wheels because a balance bike teaches a child to ride a bike. While many parents erroneously believe that training wheels train a child to ride a bike, the truth is that they don’t! What comes after a balance bike? Normally children with good control of a balance bike will …
Bikes have one, two or three front chainrings (gears). Cassette: Your bike’s rear cassette is the stack of cogs (gears) mounted on the right-hand side of your rear wheel. Chain: The chain connects the front chainrings and the rear cogs, so that when you turn the pedals you also turn the wheels. How do you …
You can easily inflate a completely flat tire (provided the tube is still good). Usually, when a tire is completely flat, you have to press the back of the tire so that the valve doesn’t recess into the tire so your pump can be attached properly to it. Can you inflate a flat tire with …
A new study shows that riding on regular saddles harms sexual health not just in men, but women too. If you love riding bikes and you’re a woman, you’re in for some bad news: It could be hurting your sexual health. … The latest study looked specifically at what about bikes affect soreness and numbness …
1.2–1.6 inches (30–40 mm) is typical for streetbikes, while dirt bikes may need 1.4–2.0 inches (35–50 mm) of slack. How tight should your bike chain be? It should be tight enough that it only allows you to move it up and down about one inch. If it is sagging or much looser than that, you …