I spotted this video the other day of some serious bicycle crash segments. Some of them are pretty painful. Go ahead, you know you cant help but watch. I remember my first serious crash.I jumped a hill when I was a kid in Jr. High on a ten speed. The front fork folded over and [...]
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A Lesson From A Bicycle Repairman
While cruising around TouTube I found this Monty Python video of “Bicycle Repairman”. I got a good laugh out of it and it was great to see their genius once again even with something as mundane as bike repair. After I watched it I had to ask myself what could I take from this. One [...]
Do you need Cycling Insurance?
The reoccurring crime of bicycle theft is on the rise and the number of occurrences continues to increase on a daily basis. A quality bicycle, no matter the style will be a costly purchase, which should include proper protection. A superior bicycle insurance plan will provide a smart step towards protecting your investment. Types of [...]
What’s the difference between bicycle helmets and skating helmets?
So you are shopping for a helmet and realize that there a several kinds available so what is the difference between bicycle helmets and skating helmets? Every helmet has been designed for a particular sport or hobby. In the United States the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has set up standards that helmets must abide [...]
A Trailer Hitch For The Smart Car?
Have a Smart Car ForTwo and need to be able to carry a little extra or want to carry your bike on it? Guess what? You can thanks to the folks at Curt Manufacturing. Curt has produced the Class 1 trailer hitch model 11020 for the Smart Car ForTwo year models 2008- 2010. The Smart [...]
Is An Electric Bicycle Really Worth It?
Over the last few years electric bicycles have really grown in popularity. It really is no wonder since we are becoming a more environmentally conscious society. Add in wildly fluctuating fuel prices and you’ve got a recipe for certain segments of the population desiring more economical ways to move about. Considering this, is the electric [...]
Allen 542RR Deluxe 4 Bike Hitch Mount Rack- For Rear Spare Tire Vehicles
One drawback to most trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks is they won’t fit if you have a rear mounted spare tire. Allen has created a solution for this with the 542rr . Below are some of the features this model offers: Plenty of room for four bikes This 4 bike carrier has ample room to [...]
Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Hitch Mount Rack
Yakima has been providing quality protects to the bicycle industry for over 25 years. It’s no wonder that the DoubleDown series of hitch mounted bike racks are so popular. The DoubleDown offers the following features: Specially Designed Cradle To Reduce Wear And Damage Yakima’s special cradle called the switch blade will keep your bikes from [...]
Thule 956 Parkway 4 Bike Hitch Mount Carrier
One of the most popular hitch mount bike racks are made by Thule. The 956 Parkway is probably the most popular one of them all. This carrier offers you the following: Two Models Available For The Most Popular Size Receivers Thule provides you with a 4 bike carrier that will fit in most any hitch. [...]